US Bridges

SH 15 over Ivanhoe Creek

Good

Lipscomb County, Texas · 44 MI E of US 83 · Structure no. 041480035501020

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 15 over Ivanhoe Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 15 over Ivanhoe 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

CarriesSH 15
CrossesIvanhoe Creek
Location44 MI E of US 83
RouteState Highway 15
StateTexas
Coordinates36.43384, -100.03381
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 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 spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2020)
Projected traffic700 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.9 mi (69 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 Ivanhoe Creek built?

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

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

About 500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 15 over Ivanhoe Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 15 over Ivanhoe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.