IH 40 WB over North Long Dry Creek
GoodWheeler County, Texas · 2.05 MI W of FM 3075 · Structure no. 252420027512064
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,666
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 40 WB over North Long Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 40 WB 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 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 6,666 vehicles a day, roughly 47% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,470 by 2033. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 40 WB over North Long Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 40 WB over North Long Dry 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does IH 40 WB over North Long Dry Creek carry?
About 6,666 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 47% are trucks.
How long is IH 40 WB over North Long Dry Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns IH 40 WB over North Long Dry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.