US Bridges

SH 150 over Pumpkin Creek

Good

San Jacinto County, Texas · 0.4 MI E of FM 2693 · Structure no. 112040039502014

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,207
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 150 over Pumpkin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 150 over Pumpkin Creek in San Jacinto County, Texas. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 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 2,207 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,020 by 2033. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesSH 150
CrossesPumpkin Creek
Location0.4 MI E of FM 2693
RouteState Highway 150
StateTexas
Coordinates30.54968, -95.27731
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 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 Pumpkin Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is SH 150 over Pumpkin 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SH 150 over Pumpkin Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 150 over Pumpkin Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns SH 150 over Pumpkin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.