US Bridges

SH 152 over Adobe Creek

Good

Wheeler County, Texas · 2.05 MI E. of FM 48 · Structure no. 252420039702012

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,282
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 152 over Adobe Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 152 over Adobe Creek in Wheeler County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 1,282 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,030 by 2033. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 152
CrossesAdobe Creek
Location2.05 MI E. of FM 48
RouteState Highway 152
CountyWheeler County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.50318, -100.41512
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 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 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 152 over Adobe Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

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 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 152 over Adobe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.