US Bridges

SH 98 over Anderson Creek

Good

Bowie County, Texas · 2.50 MI N of US 67 · Structure no. 190190033001142

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
296 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,662
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 98 over Anderson Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 98 over Anderson Creek in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 1,662 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,592 by 2038. The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesSH 98
CrossesAnderson Creek
Location2.50 MI N of US 67
RouteState Highway 98
StateTexas
Coordinates33.38466, -94.4983
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length296 ft (90.2 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,662 (2022)
Projected traffic3,592 by 2038
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 98 over Anderson Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 98 over Anderson 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 98 over Anderson Creek carry?

About 1,662 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is SH 98 over Anderson Creek?

The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 98 over Anderson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.