US Bridges

SH 150 over Miller Creek

Fair

San Jacinto County, Texas · 1.25 MI E of FM 945 · Structure no. 112040039502013

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
121 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,427
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 150 over Miller Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 150 over Miller Creek in San Jacinto County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 5 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 2,427 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,170 by 2033. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 150
CrossesMiller Creek
Location1.25 MI E of FM 945
RouteState Highway 150
CountySan Jacinto County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.56441, -95.21903
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 loadOther
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,427 (2020)
Projected traffic4,170 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 150 over Miller Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 150 over Miller 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SH 150 over Miller Creek carry?

About 2,427 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 150 over Miller Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 150 over Miller Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.