US Bridges

SH15 over Plummer Creek

Good

Lipscomb County, Texas · 0.4 MI W of FM 2248 · Structure no. 041480035501019

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,320
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH15 over Plummer Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH15 over Plummer Creek in Lipscomb 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 1,320 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,716 by 2039. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH15
CrossesPlummer Creek
Location0.4 MI W of FM 2248
RouteState Highway 15
StateTexas
Coordinates36.44701, -100.32005
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,320 (2019)
Projected traffic1,716 by 2039
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 SH15 over Plummer Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH15 over Plummer 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SH15 over Plummer Creek carry?

About 1,320 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is SH15 over Plummer Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns SH15 over Plummer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.