SH 148 over Dry Fork Little Wichita
FairClay County, Texas · 0.1 MI N of US 287 · Structure no. 030390039104059
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,594
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 148 over Dry Fork Little Wichita is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 148 over Dry Fork Little Wichita in Clay County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 1,594 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,890 by 2033. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 148 over Dry Fork Little Wichita built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 148 over Dry Fork Little Wichita 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does SH 148 over Dry Fork Little Wichita carry?
About 1,594 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is SH 148 over Dry Fork Little Wichita?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns SH 148 over Dry Fork Little Wichita?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.