US Bridges

SH 15 over Horse Creek

Good

Hansford County, Texas · 1.3 MI W of SH 207 · Structure no. 040990030802013

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,006
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 15 over Horse Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 15 over Horse Creek in Hansford County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 2,006 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,450 by 2036. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesSH 15
CrossesHorse Creek
Location1.3 MI W of SH 207
RouteState Highway 15
StateTexas
Coordinates36.19789, -101.22216
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,006 (2020)
Projected traffic2,450 by 2036
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 15 over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 15 over Horse 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 15 over Horse Creek carry?

About 2,006 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is SH 15 over Horse Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 15 over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.