US Bridges

W 4th ST over Swampoodle Creek

Fair

Bowie County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of SH 93 · Structure no. 190190B03060002

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,786
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 4th ST over Swampoodle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W 4th ST over Swampoodle Creek in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesW 4th ST
CrossesSwampoodle Creek
Location0.5 MI E of SH 93
RouteCity Street 4319
CountyBowie County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.42046, -94.05073
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,786 (2013)
Projected traffic1,786 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 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 4th ST over Swampoodle Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 4th 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 4th ST over Swampoodle Creek carry?

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

How long is W 4th ST over Swampoodle Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns W 4th ST over Swampoodle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.