US Bridges

SH 15 over Coldwater Creek

Good

Hansford County, Texas · .05 MI E of Sherman Cl · Structure no. 040990079005016

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Other
Other
Length
300 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
967
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 15 over Coldwater Creek is a other other carrying SH 15 over Coldwater Creek in Hansford County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 967 vehicles a day, roughly 47% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,354 by 2041. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesSH 15
CrossesColdwater Creek
Location.05 MI E of Sherman Cl
RouteState Highway 15
StateTexas
Coordinates36.29596, -101.61941
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialOther
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic967 (2021)
Projected traffic1,354 by 2041
Trucks47%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 Coldwater Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 15 over Coldwater 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 Coldwater Creek carry?

About 967 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 47% are trucks.

How long is SH 15 over Coldwater Creek?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SH 15 over Coldwater Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.