US Bridges

SH 154 over Walnut Creek

Fair

Upshur County, Texas · 0.25 MI E of US 259 · Structure no. 192300040202036

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,751
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 154 over Walnut Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 154 over Walnut Creek in Upshur County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,751 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,960 by 2031. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 154
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location0.25 MI E of US 259
RouteState Highway 154
CountyUpshur County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.70991, -94.74789
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 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,751 (2020)
Projected traffic1,960 by 2031
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 154 over Walnut 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 Walnut Creek carry?

About 1,751 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SH 154 over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 154 over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.