SH 147 over Patroon Bayou
GoodShelby County, Texas · 5.90 MI S of SH 87 · Structure no. 112100006402063
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 684
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 147 over Patroon Bayou is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 147 over Patroon Bayou in Shelby County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 684 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 958 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 147 over Patroon Bayou built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 147 over Patroon Bayou 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does SH 147 over Patroon Bayou carry?
About 684 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SH 147 over Patroon Bayou?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SH 147 over Patroon Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.