US Bridges

SH 150 over Black Branch

Fair

San Jacinto County, Texas · 1.45 MI E of FM 2693 · Structure no. 112040039502011

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,207
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 150 over Black Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 150 over Black Branch in San Jacinto County, Texas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 93 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 2,207 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,020 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 150
CrossesBlack Branch
Location1.45 MI E of FM 2693
RouteState Highway 150
CountySan Jacinto County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.55484, -95.26101
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,207 (2020)
Projected traffic4,020 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 150 over Black Branch built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is SH 150 over Black Branch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SH 150 over Black Branch carry?

About 2,207 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 150 over Black Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns SH 150 over Black Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.