SH 156 over Mcgee Creek
FairSan Jacinto County, Texas · 1.40 MI S of US 190 · Structure no. 112040040301013
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 214 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,339
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 156 over Mcgee Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 156 over Mcgee Creek in San Jacinto County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 1,339 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,020 by 2033. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 156 over Mcgee Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 156 over Mcgee 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 156 over Mcgee Creek carry?
About 1,339 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is SH 156 over Mcgee Creek?
The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SH 156 over Mcgee Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.