US Bridges

IH 40 WB over Mujares Creek

Fair

Oldham County, Texas · 5.0 MI E of Deaf Smith Cl · Structure no. 041800009002007

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
182 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
7,220
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 40 WB over Mujares Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 40 WB over Mujares Creek in Oldham County, Texas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 87 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 5 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 7,220 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,100 by 2033. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 40 WB
CrossesMujares Creek
Location5.0 MI E of Deaf Smith Cl
RouteInterstate 40
CountyOldham County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.20915, -102.92389
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,220 (2013)
Projected traffic10,100 by 2033
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 WB over Mujares Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is IH 40 WB over Mujares Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does IH 40 WB over Mujares Creek carry?

About 7,220 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is IH 40 WB over Mujares Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 40 WB over Mujares Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.