SH 15 over Drain

Good

Lipscomb County, Texas · 0.7 MI W of FM 1265 · Structure no. 041480035502008

Built: 1933; 92 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition: Good; inspected November 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 43 ft; 5 main spans
Daily traffic: 3,114; 2020 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 15 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying SH 15 over Drain 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 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 3,114 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,330 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 15

CrossesDrain

Location0.7 MI W of FM 1265

RouteState Highway 15

CountyLipscomb County

StateTexas

Coordinates36.45557, -100.54413

Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert	7 Good	Some minor problems.

Last inspectionNovember 2023

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing

Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria

Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating44 US tons

Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert

MaterialConcrete

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans5

Design loadH 15

Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)

Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)

Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)

Roadway width55 ft (16.7 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,114 (2020)

Projected traffic4,330 by 2033

Trucks22%

Lanes on structure3

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 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 Drain built?

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

What condition is SH 15 over Drain 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SH 15 over Drain carry?

About 3,114 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SH 15 over Drain?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns SH 15 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.