US Bridges

FM 294 over IH 40

Fair

Carson County, Texas · 1.3 MI W of Bi 40 · Structure no. 040330027504092

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
510 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 294 over IH 40 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 294 over IH 40 in Carson County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2033. The structure is 510 ft (155.4 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFM 294
CrossesIH 40
Location1.3 MI W of Bi 40
RouteState Highway 294
CountyCarson County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.20671, -101.16981
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length510 ft (155.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2013)
Projected traffic440 by 2033
Trucks34%
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 FM 294 over IH 40 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 294 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 FM 294 over IH 40 carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is FM 294 over IH 40?

The structure is 510 ft (155.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 294 over IH 40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.