US Bridges

IH 40 EB over FM 809

Good

Oldham County, Texas · 1.9 MI W of Potter C/L · Structure no. 041800009004032

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,028
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 40 EB over FM 809 is a concrete continuous slab carrying IH 40 EB over FM 809 in Oldham County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 7,028 vehicles a day, roughly 49% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,680 by 2033. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesIH 40 EB
CrossesFM 809
Location1.9 MI W of Potter C/L
RouteInterstate 40
StateTexas
Coordinates35.20931, -102.20191
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,028 (2019)
Projected traffic7,680 by 2033
Trucks49%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 40 EB over FM 809 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 40 EB over FM 809 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 EB over FM 809 carry?

About 7,028 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 49% are trucks.

How long is IH 40 EB over FM 809?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 40 EB over FM 809?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.