US Bridges

IH 369 over Howard Creek

Good

Bowie County, Texas · 0.90 MI S of US 67 · Structure no. 190190021802050

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 369 over Howard Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 369 over Howard Creek in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,000 by 2033. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIH 369
CrossesHoward Creek
Location0.90 MI S of US 67
RouteInterstate 369
StateTexas
Coordinates33.40474, -94.09767
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 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 traffic20,000 (2022)
Projected traffic28,000 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 IH 369 over Howard Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 369 over Howard 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does IH 369 over Howard Creek carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is IH 369 over Howard Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns IH 369 over Howard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.