US Bridges

County Line RD over IH 40

Fair

Wheeler County, Texas · 2.00 MI W of FM 1443 · Structure no. 252420027512060

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
28
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Line RD over IH 40 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Line RD over IH 40 in Wheeler County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 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 28 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2034. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Line RD
CrossesIH 40
Location2.00 MI W of FM 1443
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWheeler County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.2267, -100.53869
Functional classRural Local

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.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28 (2012)
Projected traffic200 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$155,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Line RD over IH 40 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Line RD 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does County Line RD over IH 40 carry?

About 28 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is County Line RD over IH 40?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Line RD over IH 40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.