CR I over IH 40

Fair

Carson County, Texas · 6.2 MI E of Bi 40 · Structure no. 040330027502054

Built: 1966; 59 years old
Condition: Fair; inspected October 2024
Type: Tee Beam; Concrete Continuous
Length: 210 ft; 2 main spans
Daily traffic: 10; 2022 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR I over IH 40 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying CR I over IH 40 in Carson County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2036. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR I

CrossesIH 40

Location6.2 MI E of Bi 40

RouteCounty Highway 264

CountyCarson County

StateTexas

Coordinates35.22119, -101.47165

Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

Component	Rating	Meaning
Deck	5 Fair	All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure	7 Good	Some minor problems.

Last inspectionOctober 2024

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourBridge not over waterway

Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating50 US tons

Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam

MaterialConcrete Continuous

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans2 (+2 approach)

Design loadH 15

Structure length210 ft (64 m)

Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)

Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)

Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)

Projected traffic36 by 2036

Trucks3%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesHighway

Detour if closed—

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—

NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR I over IH 40 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR I over IH 40 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR I over IH 40 carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR I over IH 40?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR I over IH 40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.