US Bridges

SH 155 over Little Cypress Creek

Good

Upshur County, Texas · 2.90 MI NE of US 271 · Structure no. 192300052005065

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
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 Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 155 over Little Cypress Creek 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 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 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).

Location

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CarriesSH 155
CrossesLittle Cypress Creek
Location2.90 MI NE of US 271
RouteState Highway 155
CountyUpshur County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.76809, -94.91556
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
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 Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 155 over Little Cypress 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 Little Cypress Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 155 over Little Cypress Creek?

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 Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.