US Bridges

Lp 488 EB over Paradise Creek

Fair

Wilbarger County, Texas · 1.6 MI E of US 183 · Structure no. 032440004320042

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
98 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
1,456
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 488 EB over Paradise Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lp 488 EB over Paradise Creek in Wilbarger County, Texas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 1,456 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,038 by 2040. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLp 488 EB
CrossesParadise Creek
Location1.6 MI E of US 183
RouteState Highway 287
CountyWilbarger County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.15088, -99.2565
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
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 rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,456 (2020)
Projected traffic2,038 by 2040
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lp 488 EB over Paradise Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lp 488 EB over Paradise 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 Lp 488 EB over Paradise Creek carry?

About 1,456 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Lp 488 EB over Paradise Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 488 EB over Paradise Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.