US Bridges

W 3rd ST over Swampoodle Creek

Good

Bowie County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of KCS RR · Structure no. 190190B03055001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
742
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 3rd ST over Swampoodle Creek is a concrete slab carrying W 3rd ST 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 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 742 vehicles a day, projected to reach 742 by 2033. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesW 3rd ST
CrossesSwampoodle Creek
Location0.1 MI E of KCS RR
RouteCity Street 14
StateTexas
Coordinates33.41977, -94.05027
Functional classUrban Collector

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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic742 (2013)
Projected traffic742 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 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 W 3rd ST over Swampoodle Creek built?

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

What condition is W 3rd 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 W 3rd ST over Swampoodle Creek carry?

About 742 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is W 3rd ST over Swampoodle Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns W 3rd ST over Swampoodle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.