US Bridges

Pr 40A over Big Chinquapin Creek

Good

Walker County, Texas · 1.67 MI SW of IH 45 Wfr · Structure no. 172360226701002

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
79 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
192
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 40A over Big Chinquapin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 40A over Big Chinquapin Creek in Walker County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 192 vehicles a day, projected to reach 269 by 2040. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 40A
CrossesBig Chinquapin Creek
Location1.67 MI SW of IH 45 Wfr
RouteState Highway 40
CountyWalker County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.62332, -95.52735
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic192 (2020)
Projected traffic269 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Pr 40A over Big Chinquapin Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 40A over Big Chinquapin Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 40A over Big Chinquapin Creek carry?

About 192 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Pr 40A over Big Chinquapin Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 40A over Big Chinquapin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.