US Bridges

SH 15 over Kiowa Creek

Fair

Lipscomb County, Texas · 0.9 MI E of FM 2172 · Structure no. 041480035501003

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
312 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
757
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 15 over Kiowa Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 15 over Kiowa Creek in Lipscomb County, Texas. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 92 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 312 ft (95.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 15
CrossesKiowa Creek
Location0.9 MI E of FM 2172
RouteState Highway 15
CountyLipscomb County
StateTexas
Coordinates36.44801, -100.31026
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length312 ft (95.1 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic757 (2020)
Projected traffic1,920 by 2033
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 15 over Kiowa Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is SH 15 over Kiowa 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 15 over Kiowa Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 15 over Kiowa Creek?

The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 15 over Kiowa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.