US Bridges

South State Line over Days Creek

Good

Bowie County, Texas · 2.3 MI S of Sl 151 · Structure no. 190190AA1000001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
200 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
985
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South State Line over Days Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South State Line over Days Creek in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 985 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 456 by 2007. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSouth State Line
CrossesDays Creek
Location2.3 MI S of Sl 151
RouteCounty Highway 28
StateTexas
Coordinates33.35289, -94.04314
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic985 (2022)
Projected traffic456 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was South State Line over Days Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is South State Line over Days 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does South State Line over Days Creek carry?

About 985 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is South State Line over Days Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns South State Line over Days Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.