US Bridges

Obenhaus RD over Cole Creek

Good

Wichita County, Texas · 1.35 MI S of SH 240 · Structure no. 032430AA0147002

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Obenhaus RD over Cole Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Obenhaus RD over Cole Creek in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 4 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2030. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesObenhaus RD
CrossesCole Creek
Location1.35 MI S of SH 240
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWichita County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.07222, -98.82871
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4 (2020)
Projected traffic20 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Obenhaus RD over Cole Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Obenhaus RD over Cole 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 2024.

How much traffic does Obenhaus RD over Cole Creek carry?

About 4 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Obenhaus RD over Cole Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Obenhaus RD over Cole Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.