US Bridges

CR 40 over IH 40

Fair

Oldham County, Texas · 3.7 MI E of US 385 · Structure no. 041800009004060

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
510 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 40 over IH 40 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 40 over IH 40 in Oldham County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 510 ft (155.4 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesCR 40
CrossesIH 40
Location3.7 MI E of US 385
RouteCounty Highway 40
StateTexas
Coordinates35.23253, -102.36401
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+5 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length510 ft (155.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 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 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 40 over IH 40 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 40 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 40 over IH 40 carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is CR 40 over IH 40?

The structure is 510 ft (155.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 40 over IH 40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.