US Bridges

Clear Springs Road over Wright Patman Lake

Fair

Bowie County, Texas · Wright Patman Lake · Structure no. 19019AA0508001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
82
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Corps of Engineers (Civil)

About this bridge

Clear Springs Road over Wright Patman Lake is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clear Springs Road over Wright Patman Lake in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 5 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 82 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesClear Springs Road
CrossesWright Patman Lake
LocationWright Patman Lake
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyBowie County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.35847, -94.183
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82 (2023)
Projected traffic400 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Maintained byCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$206,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Clear Springs Road over Wright Patman Lake built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clear Springs Road over Wright Patman Lake 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Clear Springs Road over Wright Patman Lake carry?

About 82 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Clear Springs Road over Wright Patman Lake?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Clear Springs Road over Wright Patman Lake?

It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).