US Bridges

CR 178 over IH 40

Good

Gray County, Texas · 2.7 MI E of FM 291(SOUTH) · Structure no. 040910027511142

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
290 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 178 over IH 40 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 178 over IH 40 in Gray County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2037. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 178
CrossesIH 40
Location2.7 MI E of FM 291(SOUTH)
RouteCounty Highway 178
CountyGray County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.21582, -100.68841
Functional classRural Local

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.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2017)
Projected traffic36 by 2037
Trucks0%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 178 over IH 40 built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 178 over IH 40 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 CR 178 over IH 40 carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is CR 178 over IH 40?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CR 178 over IH 40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.