US Bridges

SH 25 over Mid Frk Lit Wichita Riv

PoorPosted for load

Archer County, Texas · 1.5 MI N of FM 210 · Structure no. 030050013705029

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
338
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 25 over Mid Frk Lit Wichita Riv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 25 over Mid Frk Lit Wichita Riv in Archer County, Texas. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 338 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 612 by 2040. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSH 25
CrossesMid Frk Lit Wichita Riv
Location1.5 MI N of FM 210
RouteState Highway 25
StateTexas
Coordinates33.61398, -98.68705
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic338 (2023)
Projected traffic612 by 2040
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 25 over Mid Frk Lit Wichita Riv built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 25 over Mid Frk Lit Wichita Riv in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does SH 25 over Mid Frk Lit Wichita Riv carry?

About 338 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is SH 25 over Mid Frk Lit Wichita Riv?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SH 25 over Mid Frk Lit Wichita Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.