US Bridges

IH 40 over Drain

Good

Oldham County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of SH 214 · Structure no. 041800009003040

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,920
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 40 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying IH 40 over Drain in Oldham County, Texas. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1980, 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 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 9,920 vehicles a day, roughly 48% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,890 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 157 ft wide.

CarriesIH 40
CrossesDrain
Location0.1 MI E of SH 214
RouteInterstate 40
StateTexas
Coordinates35.27004, -102.65425
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width157 ft (47.9 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,920 (2013)
Projected traffic13,890 by 2033
Trucks48%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 over Drain built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is IH 40 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does IH 40 over Drain carry?

About 9,920 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 48% are trucks.

How long is IH 40 over Drain?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 157 ft wide.

Who owns IH 40 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.