US Bridges

Tx Viaduct Ramp a over Swampoodle Creek

Fair

Bowie County, Texas · Int W 4th ST & Tx Viaduct · Structure no. 190190B02705004

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,786
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tx Viaduct Ramp a over Swampoodle Creek is a concrete slab carrying Tx Viaduct Ramp a over Swampoodle 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 1,786 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,786 by 2033. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTx Viaduct Ramp a
CrossesSwampoodle Creek
LocationInt W 4th ST & Tx Viaduct
RouteCity Street 15
CountyBowie County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.42028, -94.05063
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,786 (2013)
Projected traffic1,786 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
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 Tx Viaduct Ramp a over Swampoodle Creek built?

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

What condition is Tx Viaduct Ramp a over Swampoodle 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 Tx Viaduct Ramp a over Swampoodle Creek carry?

About 1,786 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Tx Viaduct Ramp a over Swampoodle Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Tx Viaduct Ramp a over Swampoodle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.