US Bridges

SH 154 over Kelsey Creek

Good

Upshur County, Texas · 4.90 MI W of US 271 · Structure no. 192300040104014

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
560 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
3,987
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 154 over Kelsey Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying SH 154 over Kelsey Creek in Upshur County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 3,987 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,080 by 2033. The structure is 560 ft (170.7 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 154
CrossesKelsey Creek
Location4.90 MI W of US 271
RouteState Highway 154
CountyUpshur County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74025, -95.0259
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHL 93
Structure length560 ft (170.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,987 (2020)
Projected traffic5,080 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 154 over Kelsey Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 154 over Kelsey Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SH 154 over Kelsey Creek carry?

About 3,987 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 154 over Kelsey Creek?

The structure is 560 ft (170.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns SH 154 over Kelsey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.