US Bridges

SH 147 over Venado Creek

Fair

San Augustine County, Texas · 2.80 MI S of US 96 · Structure no. 112030039001062

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,373
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 147 over Venado Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 147 over Venado Creek in San Augustine County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,373 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,322 by 2040. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 147
CrossesVenado Creek
Location2.80 MI S of US 96
RouteState Highway 147
CountySan Augustine County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.47239, -94.14243
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,373 (2020)
Projected traffic3,322 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 147 over Venado Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 147 over Venado Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does SH 147 over Venado Creek carry?

About 2,373 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 147 over Venado Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SH 147 over Venado Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.