US Bridges

Sheppard Access RD over Plum Creek

Fair

Wichita County, Texas · 0.45 MI N of B 287J · Structure no. 032430B04700003

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1953
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,745
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sheppard Access RD over Plum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sheppard Access RD over Plum Creek in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 83 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 6 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 1,745 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,000 by 2030. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSheppard Access RD
CrossesPlum Creek
Location0.45 MI N of B 287J
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWichita County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.93389, -98.51038
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.7 m)
Roadway width95 ft (29 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,745 (2020)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$364,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sheppard Access RD over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.

What condition is Sheppard Access RD over Plum 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 2024.

How much traffic does Sheppard Access RD over Plum Creek carry?

About 1,745 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Sheppard Access RD over Plum Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns Sheppard Access RD over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.