US Bridges

SH 15 over Abandoned Railroad

Fair

Lipscomb County, Texas · 2.9 MI E of FM 1265 · Structure no. 041480035502016

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,454
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 15 over Abandoned Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 15 over Abandoned Railroad in Lipscomb County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 1,454 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,520 by 2033. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 15
CrossesAbandoned Railroad
Location2.9 MI E of FM 1265
RouteState Highway 15
CountyLipscomb County
StateTexas
Coordinates36.44592, -100.48247
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,454 (2020)
Projected traffic2,520 by 2033
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

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 1,454 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is SH 15 over Abandoned Railroad?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 15 over Abandoned Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.