US Bridges

Lp 151 EB over FM 3527

Fair

Bowie County, Texas · 1.50 MI W of FM 558 · Structure no. 190190205003008

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
275 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,058
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 151 EB over FM 3527 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lp 151 EB over FM 3527 in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,058 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,081 by 2042. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLp 151 EB
CrossesFM 3527
Location1.50 MI W of FM 558
RouteState Highway 151
CountyBowie County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.38651, -94.09206
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,058 (2022)
Projected traffic7,081 by 2042
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Lp 151 EB over FM 3527 built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lp 151 EB over FM 3527 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Lp 151 EB over FM 3527 carry?

About 5,058 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is Lp 151 EB over FM 3527?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 151 EB over FM 3527?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.