US Bridges

SH 154 over Little Cypress Crk Rel 2

Fair

Upshur County, Texas · 0.45 MI NE of FM 726 · Structure no. 192300040202033

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,572
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 154 over Little Cypress Crk Rel 2 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 154 over Little Cypress Crk Rel 2 in Upshur County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 2,572 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,050 by 2033. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 154
CrossesLittle Cypress Crk Rel 2
Location0.45 MI NE of FM 726
RouteState Highway 154
CountyUpshur County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.70129, -94.81092
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,572 (2020)
Projected traffic3,050 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Little Cypress Crk Rel 2 built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 154 over Little Cypress Crk Rel 2 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 Little Cypress Crk Rel 2 carry?

About 2,572 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 154 over Little Cypress Crk Rel 2?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 154 over Little Cypress Crk Rel 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.