US Bridges

W 5th ST over Swampoodle Creek

Fair

Bowie County, Texas · 0.3 MI W of Texas Blvd · Structure no. 190190B03045001

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
102
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 5th ST over Swampoodle Creek is a concrete slab carrying W 5th ST over Swampoodle Creek in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 102 vehicles a day, projected to reach 330 by 2033. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 38 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesW 5th ST
CrossesSwampoodle Creek
Location0.3 MI W of Texas Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBowie County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.42138, -94.05131
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (2023)
Projected traffic330 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 W 5th ST over Swampoodle Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 5th ST 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 W 5th ST over Swampoodle Creek carry?

About 102 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is W 5th ST over Swampoodle Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns W 5th ST over Swampoodle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.