US Bridges

Texas Viaduct NB over Nix Creek

Fair

Bowie County, Texas · 0.5 MI S of W 4th ST · Structure no. 190190B02705001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
384 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,752
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Texas Viaduct NB over Nix Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Texas Viaduct NB over Nix Creek in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 2,752 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,752 by 2033. The structure is 384 ft (117 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTexas Viaduct NB
CrossesNix Creek
Location0.5 MI S of W 4th ST
RouteCity Street 15
CountyBowie County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.4133, -94.04591
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length384 ft (117 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,752 (2013)
Projected traffic2,752 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Texas Viaduct NB over Nix Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Texas Viaduct NB over Nix Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Texas Viaduct NB over Nix Creek carry?

About 2,752 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Texas Viaduct NB over Nix Creek?

The structure is 384 ft (117 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Texas Viaduct NB over Nix Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.