US Bridges

SH 23 over Wolf Creek

Fair

Lipscomb County, Texas · 0.4 MI N of FM 3260 · Structure no. 041480133702006

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
480 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
370
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 23 over Wolf Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 23 over Wolf Creek in Lipscomb County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2033. The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 23
CrossesWolf Creek
Location0.4 MI N of FM 3260
RouteState Highway 23
CountyLipscomb County
StateTexas
Coordinates36.20881, -100.52859
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadOther
Structure length480 ft (146.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2019)
Projected traffic900 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$29,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 23 over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 23 over Wolf Creek 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 23 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 23 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH 23 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.