US Bridges

SH 152 over Adobe Creek

Good

Wheeler County, Texas · 0.25 MI E of FM 48 · Structure no. 252420039702004

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,282
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 152 over Adobe Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 152 over Adobe Creek in Wheeler County, Texas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 93 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 1,282 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,030 by 2033. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesSH 152
CrossesAdobe Creek
Location0.25 MI E of FM 48
RouteState Highway 152
StateTexas
Coordinates35.51746, -100.4376
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,282 (2020)
Projected traffic3,030 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 152 over Adobe Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is SH 152 over Adobe 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 2023.

How much traffic does SH 152 over Adobe Creek carry?

About 1,282 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 152 over Adobe Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SH 152 over Adobe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.