SH 144 over Paluxy River

Fair Condition103 years old9,334 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountySomervell
Location0.1 Mi SE Of FM 56
CarriesSH 144
CrossesPaluxy River
Coordinates32.23408, -97.75426

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length246.1 ft (75 m)
Max Span61.0 ft (18.6 m)
Deck Width37.4 ft (11.4 m)
Deck Area855 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1923 (reconstructed 1962)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic9,334 (2024)
Truck Traffic17%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionDecember 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number022130038601001

Nearby Bridges

SH 144 over Trib Of Paluxy River 0.7 mi Good US 67 over Wheeler Branch 1.0 mi Fair Van Zant Rd/cr 312 over Wheeler Branch 1.0 mi Good US 67 over Van Zandt Branch 1.3 mi Good US 67 over Paluxy River 1.3 mi Good CR 312 - Pct 4 over Squaw Creek 2.2 mi Good US 67 over Squaw Creek 2.2 mi Good SH 144 over Squaw Creek 2.8 mi Good FM 205 over Paluxy River 3.0 mi Poor FM 200 over Brazos River 3.4 mi Good