US Bridges

FM 210 over M Frk L Wichita Riv

Fair

Archer County, Texas · 7.25 MI W of SH 25 · Structure no. 030050082401005

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
247
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 210 over M Frk L Wichita Riv is a concrete slab carrying FM 210 over M Frk L Wichita Riv in Archer County, Texas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 247 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 464 by 2040. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 210
CrossesM Frk L Wichita Riv
Location7.25 MI W of SH 25
RouteState Highway 210
CountyArcher County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.58108, -98.79054
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic247 (2020)
Projected traffic464 by 2040
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 FM 210 over M Frk L Wichita Riv built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 210 over M Frk L Wichita Riv 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does FM 210 over M Frk L Wichita Riv carry?

About 247 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is FM 210 over M Frk L Wichita Riv?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 210 over M Frk L Wichita Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.