US Bridges

SH 154 over Sugar Creek

Fair

Upshur County, Texas · 0.60 MI E of US 271 · Structure no. 192300040201001

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,672
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 154 over Sugar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 154 over Sugar Creek in Upshur County, Texas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 91 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 5,672 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,040 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 154
CrossesSugar Creek
Location0.60 MI E of US 271
RouteState Highway 154
CountyUpshur County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.72844, -94.93204
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,672 (2020)
Projected traffic7,040 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 154 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is SH 154 over Sugar 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SH 154 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 5,672 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 154 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 154 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.