US Bridges

SH 155 over Wiggins Creek

Fair

Smith County, Texas · 0.6 MI N of IH 20 · Structure no. 102120052001041

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
9,302
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 155 over Wiggins Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 155 over Wiggins Creek in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 73 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 9,302 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,180 by 2039. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 155
CrossesWiggins Creek
Location0.6 MI N of IH 20
RouteState Highway 155
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.45749, -95.18334
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadOther
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,302 (2019)
Projected traffic10,180 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 155 over Wiggins Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is SH 155 over Wiggins 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SH 155 over Wiggins Creek carry?

About 9,302 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 155 over Wiggins Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 155 over Wiggins Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.