US Bridges

SH 147 over Harvey Creek

Good

San Augustine County, Texas · 4.50 MI S of SH 103 · Structure no. 112030039002037

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
816
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 147 over Harvey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 147 over Harvey Creek in San Augustine County, Texas. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 816 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,142 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSH 147
CrossesHarvey Creek
Location4.50 MI S of SH 103
RouteState Highway 147
StateTexas
Coordinates31.33904, -94.24593
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic816 (2020)
Projected traffic1,142 by 2040
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 147 over Harvey Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 147 over Harvey Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does SH 147 over Harvey Creek carry?

About 816 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 147 over Harvey Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SH 147 over Harvey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.