US Bridges

SH 144 over Snake Creek

Fair

Somervell County, Texas · 2.2 MI N of US 67 · Structure no. 022130038505005

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,300
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 144 over Snake Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 144 over Snake Creek in Somervell County, Texas. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,750 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 144
CrossesSnake Creek
Location2.2 MI N of US 67
RouteState Highway 144
CountySomervell County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.28219, -97.73437
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (2020)
Projected traffic8,750 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 144 over Snake Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 144 over Snake 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does SH 144 over Snake Creek carry?

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SH 144 over Snake Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SH 144 over Snake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.