US Bridges

SH 156 NB over Stephens Creek

Fair

San Jacinto County, Texas · 4.90 MI S of US 190 · Structure no. 112040040301017

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
127 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,640
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 156 NB over Stephens Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 156 NB over Stephens 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 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 1,640 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,290 by 2033. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 156 NB
CrossesStephens Creek
Location4.90 MI S of US 190
RouteState Highway 156
CountySan Jacinto County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.69869, -95.18202
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,640 (2013)
Projected traffic2,290 by 2033
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 156 NB over Stephens Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 156 NB over Stephens 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 NB over Stephens Creek carry?

About 1,640 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SH 156 NB over Stephens Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns SH 156 NB over Stephens Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.