US Bridges

IH 40 Nfr over Drain

Good

Deaf Smith County, Texas · 0.1 MI SE of Bi 40 · Structure no. 040590009001074

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 40 Nfr over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying IH 40 Nfr over Drain in Deaf Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 9 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2031. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long.

CarriesIH 40 Nfr
CrossesDrain
Location0.1 MI SE of Bi 40
RouteState Highway 40
StateTexas
Coordinates35.1832, -103.03198
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9 (2022)
Projected traffic10 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 40 Nfr over Drain built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 40 Nfr over Drain 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does IH 40 Nfr over Drain carry?

About 9 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is IH 40 Nfr over Drain?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns IH 40 Nfr over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.