US Bridges

SH 150 over Little Caney Creek

Good

Walker County, Texas · 0.33 MI E of IH 45 Efr · Structure no. 172360057803025

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,612
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 150 over Little Caney Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 150 over Little Caney Creek in Walker County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 3,612 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,600 by 2031. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 150
CrossesLittle Caney Creek
Location0.33 MI E of IH 45 Efr
RouteState Highway 150
CountyWalker County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.54388, -95.49071
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,612 (2020)
Projected traffic5,600 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 150 over Little Caney Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 150 over Little Caney 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 150 over Little Caney Creek carry?

About 3,612 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 150 over Little Caney Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SH 150 over Little Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.