US Bridges

CR 18/GRUHLKEY Rd. over IH 40

Fair

Oldham County, Texas · 5.1 MI W of SH 214 · Structure no. 041800009003036

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
224 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 18/GRUHLKEY Rd. over IH 40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 18/GRUHLKEY Rd. over IH 40 in Oldham County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2032. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 18/GRUHLKEY Rd.
CrossesIH 40
Location5.1 MI W of SH 214
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOldham County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.26353, -102.74441
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2012)
Projected traffic90 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$15,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 18/GRUHLKEY Rd. over IH 40 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 18/GRUHLKEY Rd. over IH 40 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 CR 18/GRUHLKEY Rd. over IH 40 carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is CR 18/GRUHLKEY Rd. over IH 40?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 18/GRUHLKEY Rd. over IH 40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.