US Bridges

IH 40 EB over Coulter St.

Good

Potter County, Texas · 1.0 MI E of Lp 335 W · Structure no. 041880027501076

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
208 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,950
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 40 EB over Coulter St. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 40 EB over Coulter St. in Potter 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 33,950 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,530 by 2033. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 59 ft wide.

CarriesIH 40 EB
CrossesCoulter St.
Location1.0 MI E of Lp 335 W
RouteInterstate 40
StateTexas
Coordinates35.18672, -101.92037
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,950 (2013)
Projected traffic47,530 by 2033
Trucks10%
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 Coulter St. built?

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

What condition is IH 40 EB over Coulter St. 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does IH 40 EB over Coulter St. carry?

About 33,950 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH 40 EB over Coulter St.?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns IH 40 EB over Coulter St.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.