US Bridges

E Bowie ST over Palo Blanco Creek

Good

Brooks County, Texas · 0.08 E of N Williams ST · Structure no. 210240B00055001

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
697
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Bowie ST over Palo Blanco Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E Bowie ST over Palo Blanco Creek in Brooks County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 697 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE Bowie ST
CrossesPalo Blanco Creek
Location0.08 E of N Williams ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates27.22714, -98.13899
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic697 (2024)
Projected traffic158 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 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 E Bowie ST over Palo Blanco Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Bowie ST over Palo Blanco 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does E Bowie ST over Palo Blanco Creek carry?

About 697 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is E Bowie ST over Palo Blanco Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns E Bowie ST over Palo Blanco Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.