US Bridges

IH 40 EB over Crockett ST

Fair

Potter County, Texas · 1.2 MI W of IH 27 · Structure no. 041880027501031

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,102
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 40 EB over Crockett ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 40 EB over Crockett ST in Potter County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 33,102 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,320 by 2033. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 59 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 40 EB
CrossesCrockett ST
Location1.2 MI W of IH 27
RouteInterstate 40
CountyPotter County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.19522, -101.85792
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,102 (2017)
Projected traffic63,320 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
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 Crockett ST built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 40 EB over Crockett ST 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 IH 40 EB over Crockett ST carry?

About 33,102 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is IH 40 EB over Crockett ST?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns IH 40 EB over Crockett ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.