US Bridges

IH 40 over Finley Creek

Fair

Wheeler County, Texas · 2.50 MI W of US 83 · Structure no. 252420027512067

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,349
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 40 over Finley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 40 over Finley Creek in Wheeler County, Texas. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1980, 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 13,349 vehicles a day, roughly 47% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,310 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 40
CrossesFinley Creek
Location2.50 MI W of US 83
RouteInterstate 40
CountyWheeler County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.22687, -100.29359
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,349 (2020)
Projected traffic14,310 by 2033
Trucks47%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 40 over Finley Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is IH 40 over Finley 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does IH 40 over Finley Creek carry?

About 13,349 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 47% are trucks.

How long is IH 40 over Finley Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns IH 40 over Finley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.