US Bridges

SH 148 over Little Wichita River

Good

Clay County, Texas · 1.3 MI N of US 82 · Structure no. 030390039103065

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
272 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
540
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 148 over Little Wichita River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 148 over Little Wichita River in Clay County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 540 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 830 by 2033. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSH 148
CrossesLittle Wichita River
Location1.3 MI N of US 82
RouteState Highway 148
StateTexas
Coordinates33.83404, -98.20986
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2023)
Projected traffic830 by 2033
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 148 over Little Wichita River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 148 over Little Wichita River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does SH 148 over Little Wichita River carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is SH 148 over Little Wichita River?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 148 over Little Wichita River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.