US Bridges

SH 152 WB over Dixon Creek

Fair

Hutchinson County, Texas · 0.15 MI NW of FM 2171 · Structure no. 041180045501009

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
394 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,072
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 152 WB over Dixon Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 152 WB over Dixon Creek in Hutchinson County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 6 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 2,072 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,410 by 2033. The structure is 394 ft (120.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 152 WB
CrossesDixon Creek
Location0.15 MI NW of FM 2171
RouteState Highway 152
StateTexas
Coordinates35.66483, -101.35158
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length394 ft (120.1 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,072 (2020)
Projected traffic2,410 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 152 WB over Dixon Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 152 WB over Dixon Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SH 152 WB over Dixon Creek carry?

About 2,072 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 152 WB over Dixon Creek?

The structure is 394 ft (120.1 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 152 WB over Dixon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.