US Bridges

SH 154 over Walnut Creek Relief

Good

Upshur County, Texas · 0.35 MI E of US 259 · Structure no. 192300040202037

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

About this bridge

SH 154 over Walnut Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying SH 154 over Walnut Creek Relief 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 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 1,751 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,960 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 154
CrossesWalnut Creek Relief
Location0.35 MI E of US 259
RouteState Highway 154
StateTexas
Coordinates32.70991, -94.74626
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 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
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 Relief built?

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

What condition is SH 154 over Walnut Creek Relief 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 Walnut Creek Relief carry?

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

How long is SH 154 over Walnut Creek Relief?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 154 over Walnut Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.