US Bridges

SH 305 over Wolf Creek

Good

Lipscomb County, Texas · 4.6 MI N of SH 213 · Structure no. 041480058201006

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
900 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 305 over Wolf Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 305 over Wolf Creek in Lipscomb County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 950 by 2033. The structure is 900 ft (274.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesSH 305
CrossesWolf Creek
Location4.6 MI N of SH 213
RouteState Highway 305
StateTexas
Coordinates36.23856, -100.27582
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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans10 (+3 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length900 ft (274.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2023)
Projected traffic950 by 2033
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 305 over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 305 over Wolf 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SH 305 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is SH 305 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 900 ft (274.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SH 305 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.