FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SH 155 NB

Carrying SH 155 NB over MOUND PRAIRIE CREEK

15.5 MI S OF US 175, Anderson, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
35 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SH 155 NB

The SH 155 NB bridge in Anderson, Texas carries SH 155 NB over MOUND PRAIRIE CREEK. It was built in 1947, making it 79 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1970, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 10 sections, stretching 82.3 meters (270 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,902 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 34.5 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How SH 155 NB compares

▲ 6.2
Load rating vs Texas average (28.3 t)
Top 9%
Higher load rating than 91% of Texas bridges
176
Bridges in Anderson
SH 155 NB 34.5 t
Texas average 28.3 t

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.6
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
34.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1947
Last Reconstructed
1970
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
10
Structure Length
82.3 m (270 ft)
Deck Width
15.4 m (51 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
3,902 vehicles/day
Structure Number
100010052008016

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SH 155 NB is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare SH 155 NB against other structures in Anderson and across Texas. Texas bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for SH 155 NB?

SH 155 NB in Anderson, Texas has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SH 155 NB inspected?

SH 155 NB's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 3,902 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SH 155 NB is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for SH 155 NB?

SH 155 NB has an NBI inventory load rating of 34.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SH 155 NB?

SH 155 NB is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SH 155 NB and does age affect safety?

SH 155 NB was built in 1947, making it 79 years old and last reconstructed in 1970.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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