US Bridges

SH 155 over Little Cypress Crk S Rel

Fair

Upshur County, Texas · 2.65 MI NE of US 271 · Structure no. 192300052005064

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
630 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
4,681
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 155 over Little Cypress Crk S Rel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 155 over Little Cypress Crk S Rel in Upshur County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 4,681 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,040 by 2031. The structure is 630 ft (192 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSH 155
CrossesLittle Cypress Crk S Rel
Location2.65 MI NE of US 271
RouteState Highway 155
StateTexas
Coordinates32.76528, -94.91847
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 above top of footing
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length630 ft (192 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,681 (2020)
Projected traffic5,040 by 2031
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 155 over Little Cypress Crk S Rel built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 155 over Little Cypress Crk S Rel 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 Little Cypress Crk S Rel carry?

About 4,681 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SH 155 over Little Cypress Crk S Rel?

The structure is 630 ft (192 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SH 155 over Little Cypress Crk S Rel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.