US Bridges

SH 115 over FM 1788

Good

Andrews County, Texas · 6.5 MI NE of SH 176 · Structure no. 060020035405001

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
250 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,135
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 115 over FM 1788 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 115 over FM 1788 in Andrews County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 1,135 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,950 by 2033. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesSH 115
CrossesFM 1788
Location6.5 MI NE of SH 176
RouteState Highway 115
StateTexas
Coordinates32.38501, -102.41986
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.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,135 (2020)
Projected traffic2,950 by 2033
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 115 over FM 1788 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 115 over FM 1788 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 2022.

How much traffic does SH 115 over FM 1788 carry?

About 1,135 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is SH 115 over FM 1788?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 115 over FM 1788?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.