SH 240 over Cole Creek
GoodMontague County, Texas · 0.70 MI W of FM 1739 · Structure no. 032430051401004
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1942
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 460
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 240 over Cole Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 240 over Cole Creek in Montague County, Texas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1942, so it is 100 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2033. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 240 over Cole Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1942.
What condition is SH 240 over Cole Creek 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does SH 240 over Cole Creek carry?
About 460 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is SH 240 over Cole Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns SH 240 over Cole Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.