US Bridges

FM 2168 over IH 40

Fair

Wheeler County, Texas · 2.00 MI W of FM 1802 · Structure no. 252420027513094

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
290 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2168 over IH 40 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2168 over IH 40 in Wheeler County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2033. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFM 2168
CrossesIH 40
Location2.00 MI W of FM 1802
RouteState Highway 2168
CountyWheeler County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.22673, -100.1658
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2013)
Projected traffic60 by 2033
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2168 over IH 40 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2168 over IH 40 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 FM 2168 over IH 40 carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is FM 2168 over IH 40?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2168 over IH 40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.