US Bridges

SH 154 over Clark Branch

Fair

Upshur County, Texas · 0.80 MI W of US 259 · Structure no. 192300040202025

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,155
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 154 over Clark Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 154 over Clark Branch in Upshur County, Texas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 90 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 3,155 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,470 by 2033. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 154
CrossesClark Branch
Location0.80 MI W of US 259
RouteState Highway 154
CountyUpshur County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.70994, -94.76586
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,155 (2020)
Projected traffic4,470 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Clark Branch built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is SH 154 over Clark Branch 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 Clark Branch carry?

About 3,155 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 154 over Clark Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns SH 154 over Clark Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.