US Bridges

Bi 40 WB over FM 1719

Fair

Potter County, Texas · @ FM 1719 · Structure no. 041880009006079

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
147 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,174
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bi 40 WB over FM 1719 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bi 40 WB over FM 1719 in Potter County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 10,174 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,450 by 2035. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 47 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBi 40 WB
CrossesFM 1719
Location@ FM 1719
RouteState Highway 40
CountyPotter County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.22219, -101.8841
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,174 (2018)
Projected traffic9,450 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Bi 40 WB over FM 1719 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bi 40 WB over FM 1719 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Bi 40 WB over FM 1719 carry?

About 10,174 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bi 40 WB over FM 1719?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Bi 40 WB over FM 1719?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.