US Bridges

FM 453 over IH 40

Fair

Wheeler County, Texas · 4.00 MI E of FM 1443 · Structure no. 252420027512062

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
290 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 453 over IH 40 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 453 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2033. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 453
CrossesIH 40
Location4.00 MI E of FM 1443
RouteState Highway 453
CountyWheeler County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.22684, -100.43189
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2013)
Projected traffic250 by 2033
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 453 over IH 40 built?

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

What condition is FM 453 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 FM 453 over IH 40 carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is FM 453 over IH 40?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 453 over IH 40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.