US Bridges

W 15th ST over Cowhorn Creek

Fair

Bowie County, Texas · 0.7 MI W of Summerhill RD · Structure no. 190190B03115001

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,178
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 15th ST over Cowhorn Creek is a concrete slab carrying W 15th ST over Cowhorn 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 2,178 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,781 by 2033. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 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 15th ST
CrossesCowhorn Creek
Location0.7 MI W of Summerhill RD
RouteCity Street 28
CountyBowie County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.43095, -94.07438
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length80 ft (24.4 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 traffic2,178 (2023)
Projected traffic2,781 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 15th ST over Cowhorn Creek built?

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

What condition is W 15th ST over Cowhorn 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 15th ST over Cowhorn Creek carry?

About 2,178 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is W 15th ST over Cowhorn Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns W 15th ST over Cowhorn Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.