IH 40 Sfr over Drain

Good

Oldham County, Texas · 2.5 MI E of SH 214 · Structure no. 041800009003043

Built: 1969; 56 years old
Condition: Good; inspected September 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 24 ft; 3 main spans
Daily traffic: 90; 2013 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 40 Sfr over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying IH 40 Sfr over Drain 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 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 40 Sfr

CrossesDrain

Location2.5 MI E of SH 214

RouteState Highway 40

CountyOldham County

StateTexas

Coordinates35.27259, -102.61094

Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Culvert	7 Good	Some minor problems.

Last inspectionSeptember 2023

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing

Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is

Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 length24 ft (7.3 m)

Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)

Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)

Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2013)

Projected traffic130 by 2033

Trucks36%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed—

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$1,000

NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 40 Sfr over Drain built?

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

What condition is IH 40 Sfr 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 Sfr over Drain carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is IH 40 Sfr over Drain?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns IH 40 Sfr over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.