US Bridges

SH 15 over Abandoned Railroad

Fair

Lipscomb County, Texas · 1.7 MI E of FM 2172 · Structure no. 041480035501002

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
156 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
757
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 15 over Abandoned Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 15 over Abandoned Railroad in Lipscomb County, Texas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 91 years old, older 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 757 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,920 by 2033. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 15
CrossesAbandoned Railroad
Location1.7 MI E of FM 2172
RouteState Highway 15
CountyLipscomb County
StateTexas
Coordinates36.44341, -100.29819
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic757 (2020)
Projected traffic1,920 by 2033
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 15 over Abandoned Railroad built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is SH 15 over Abandoned Railroad 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 15 over Abandoned Railroad carry?

About 757 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is SH 15 over Abandoned Railroad?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SH 15 over Abandoned Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.