SH 15 over Palo Duro Creek
GoodHansford County, Texas · 7.1 MI SE of SH 278 · Structure no. 040990030802014
- Built
- 2021
- 4 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 300 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 15 over Palo Duro Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 15 over Palo Duro Creek in Hansford County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2040. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 15 over Palo Duro Creek built?
It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 15 over Palo Duro 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 Palo Duro Creek carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SH 15 over Palo Duro Creek?
The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SH 15 over Palo Duro Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.