US Bridges

SP 468 over IH 40

Fair

Potter County, Texas · 1.0 MI E of Lp 335 · Structure no. 041880027501164

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SP 468 over IH 40 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SP 468 over IH 40 in Potter County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,850 by 2034. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 76 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSP 468
CrossesIH 40
Location1.0 MI E of Lp 335
RouteState Highway 468
CountyPotter County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.19256, -101.72437
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width69 ft (20.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2014)
Projected traffic3,850 by 2034
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SP 468 over IH 40 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SP 468 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 2024.

How much traffic does SP 468 over IH 40 carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SP 468 over IH 40?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns SP 468 over IH 40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.