US Bridges

IH 40 Sfr over Abandoned Crip RR

Poor

Wheeler County, Texas · 1.40 MI E of FM 1802 · Structure no. 252420027513001

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
126 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,280
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 40 Sfr over Abandoned Crip RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 40 Sfr over Abandoned Crip RR in Wheeler County, Texas. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,280 vehicles a day, roughly 51% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,790 by 2034. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 40 Sfr
CrossesAbandoned Crip RR
Location1.40 MI E of FM 1802
RouteInterstate 40
CountyWheeler County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.22641, -100.10561
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,280 (2012)
Projected traffic1,790 by 2034
Trucks51%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$75,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 40 Sfr over Abandoned Crip RR built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 40 Sfr over Abandoned Crip RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does IH 40 Sfr over Abandoned Crip RR carry?

About 1,280 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 51% are trucks.

How long is IH 40 Sfr over Abandoned Crip RR?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns IH 40 Sfr over Abandoned Crip RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.