US Bridges

SH 148 over E Fk Little Wichita Riv

Fair

Clay County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of FM 174 · Structure no. 030390039105043

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
401
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 148 over E Fk Little Wichita Riv is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 148 over E Fk Little Wichita Riv in Clay County, Texas. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 401 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 590 by 2033. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 148
CrossesE Fk Little Wichita Riv
Location0.1 MI S of FM 174
RouteState Highway 148
CountyClay County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.55771, -98.19894
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.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic401 (2020)
Projected traffic590 by 2033
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 SH 148 over E Fk Little Wichita Riv built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 148 over E Fk Little 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SH 148 over E Fk Little Wichita Riv carry?

About 401 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is SH 148 over E Fk Little Wichita Riv?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH 148 over E Fk Little Wichita Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.