US Bridges

University Ave over Clear Creek

Good

Bowie County, Texas · 1.4 MI NE of FM 559 · Structure no. 190190B02789002

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
408 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,351
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

University Ave over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying University Ave over Clear Creek in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,351 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,351 by 2033. The structure is 408 ft (124.4 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUniversity Ave
CrossesClear Creek
Location1.4 MI NE of FM 559
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBowie County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.49263, -94.09722
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length408 ft (124.4 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,351 (2013)
Projected traffic1,351 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 University Ave over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is University Ave over Clear 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 University Ave over Clear Creek carry?

About 1,351 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is University Ave over Clear Creek?

The structure is 408 ft (124.4 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns University Ave over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.