US Bridges

Broad ST over Swampoodle Creek

Good

Bowie County, Texas · 0.5 MI W State Line Ave · Structure no. 190190B00310001

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broad ST over Swampoodle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Broad ST over Swampoodle Creek 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 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 158 vehicles a day, projected to reach 216 by 2033. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBroad ST
CrossesSwampoodle Creek
Location0.5 MI W State Line Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.41853, -94.04965
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2023)
Projected traffic216 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Broad ST over Swampoodle Creek built?

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

What condition is Broad ST over Swampoodle 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Broad ST over Swampoodle Creek carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Broad ST over Swampoodle Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Broad ST over Swampoodle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.