US Bridges

SH 240 over Gilbert Creek

Fair

Wichita County, Texas · 1.20 MI SE of IH 44 · Structure no. 032430015602003

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1949
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,275
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 240 over Gilbert Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 240 over Gilbert Creek in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1949, so it is 105 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 5 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 2,275 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,150 by 2033. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 240
CrossesGilbert Creek
Location1.20 MI SE of IH 44
RouteState Highway 240
CountyWichita County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.06691, -98.54049
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,275 (2015)
Projected traffic6,150 by 2033
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 240 over Gilbert Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1949.

What condition is SH 240 over Gilbert 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SH 240 over Gilbert Creek carry?

About 2,275 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SH 240 over Gilbert Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 240 over Gilbert Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.