IH 40 Nfr over North Long Dry Creek
FairWheeler County, Texas · 2.05 MI W of FM 3075 · Structure no. 252420027512063
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 125 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 40 Nfr over North Long Dry Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 40 Nfr over North Long Dry Creek 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2033. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 40 Nfr over North Long Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 40 Nfr over North Long Dry Creek 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does IH 40 Nfr over North Long Dry Creek carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is IH 40 Nfr over North Long Dry Creek?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns IH 40 Nfr over North Long Dry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.