SH 155 over Big Sandy Creek
GoodUpshur County, Texas · 0.30 MI S of FM 1002 · Structure no. 192300052002175
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 720 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,237
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 155 over Big Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 155 over Big Sandy Creek in Upshur County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 6,237 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,720 by 2031. The structure is 720 ft (219.5 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 155 over Big Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 155 over Big Sandy Creek 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 155 over Big Sandy Creek carry?
About 6,237 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is SH 155 over Big Sandy Creek?
The structure is 720 ft (219.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns SH 155 over Big Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.