US Bridges

SH 198 over Wet Lacy Fork

Fair

Van Zandt County, Texas · 4.90 MI SW of SH 64 · Structure no. 102340044301014

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,559
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 198 over Wet Lacy Fork is a concrete culvert carrying SH 198 over Wet Lacy Fork in Van Zandt County, Texas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 68 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 5 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 4,559 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,460 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSH 198
CrossesWet Lacy Fork
Location4.90 MI SW of SH 64
RouteState Highway 198
CountyVan Zandt County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.50221, -95.91428
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,559 (2023)
Projected traffic4,460 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 198 over Wet Lacy Fork built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is SH 198 over Wet Lacy Fork 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SH 198 over Wet Lacy Fork carry?

About 4,559 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SH 198 over Wet Lacy Fork?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SH 198 over Wet Lacy Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.