US Bridges

W 14th ST over Swampoodle Creek

Fair

Bowie County, Texas · 0.8 MI W of Stateline Ave · Structure no. 190190B03110001

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,366
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 14th ST over Swampoodle Creek is a concrete slab carrying W 14th ST over Swampoodle Creek in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 1,366 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,508 by 2033. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW 14th ST
CrossesSwampoodle Creek
Location0.8 MI W of Stateline Ave
RouteCity Street 9
CountyBowie County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.42965, -94.05589
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 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,366 (2023)
Projected traffic1,508 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 14th ST over Swampoodle Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 14th 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 14th ST over Swampoodle Creek carry?

About 1,366 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is W 14th ST over Swampoodle Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns W 14th ST over Swampoodle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.