US Bridges

SH 155 over Cedar Springs Creek

Fair

Upshur County, Texas · 0.15 MI E of US 259 · Structure no. 192300052005044

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,222
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 155 over Cedar Springs Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 155 over Cedar Springs Creek in Upshur County, Texas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 71 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 5,222 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,390 by 2033. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 155
CrossesCedar Springs Creek
Location0.15 MI E of US 259
RouteState Highway 155
CountyUpshur County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.8439, -94.72696
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,222 (2023)
Projected traffic7,390 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 155 over Cedar Springs Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is SH 155 over Cedar Springs 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 155 over Cedar Springs Creek carry?

About 5,222 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 155 over Cedar Springs Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 155 over Cedar Springs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.