US Bridges

IH 40 (ebl) over North Long Dry Creek

Good

Wheeler County, Texas · 2.05 MI W. of FM 3075 · Structure no. 252420027512175

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,500
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 40 (ebl) over North Long Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous other carrying IH 40 (ebl) over North Long Dry Creek in Wheeler County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,500 by 2030. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 40 (ebl)
CrossesNorth Long Dry Creek
Location2.05 MI W. of FM 3075
RouteInterstate 40
CountyWheeler County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.2287, -100.37816
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2015)
Projected traffic10,500 by 2030
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 40 (ebl) over North Long Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 40 (ebl) 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does IH 40 (ebl) over North Long Dry Creek carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is IH 40 (ebl) over North Long Dry Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 40 (ebl) over North Long Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.