US Bridges

IH 40 EB over FM 1258

Good

Potter County, Texas · 2 MI E of Lp 335 · Structure no. 041880027501182

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
263 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
36,607
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 40 EB over FM 1258 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 40 EB over FM 1258 in Potter County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger 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 36,607 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 2030. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 59 ft wide.

CarriesIH 40 EB
CrossesFM 1258
Location2 MI E of Lp 335
RouteState Highway 1258
StateTexas
Coordinates35.19261, -101.707
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,607 (2019)
Projected traffic1 by 2030
Trucks21%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 40 EB over FM 1258 built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 40 EB over FM 1258 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does IH 40 EB over FM 1258 carry?

About 36,607 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is IH 40 EB over FM 1258?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns IH 40 EB over FM 1258?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.