US Bridges

SH 147 over Angelina River

Fair

San Augustine County, Texas · 0.00 MI NE of Angelina Cl · Structure no. 112030039002059

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
8,050 ft
115 main spans
Daily traffic
1,036
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 147 over Angelina River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 147 over Angelina River in San Augustine County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,036 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,765 by 2040. The structure is 8,050 ft (2,453.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

CarriesSH 147
CrossesAngelina River
Location0.00 MI NE of Angelina Cl
RouteState Highway 147
StateTexas
Coordinates31.22343, -94.32513
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans115
Design loadOther
Structure length8,050 ft (2,453.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,036 (2024)
Projected traffic1,765 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41 mi (66 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 Angelina River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 147 over Angelina River 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 Angelina River carry?

About 1,036 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 147 over Angelina River?

The structure is 8,050 ft (2,453.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SH 147 over Angelina River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.