US Bridges

SH 240 over Plum Creek

Fair

Wichita County, Texas · 1.10 MI S of FM 890 · Structure no. 032430015603021

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,060
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 240 over Plum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 240 over Plum Creek in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 3,060 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,190 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 240
CrossesPlum Creek
Location1.10 MI S of FM 890
RouteState Highway 240
CountyWichita County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.93421, -98.50078
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,060 (2015)
Projected traffic4,190 by 2033
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 240 over Plum 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 Plum Creek carry?

About 3,060 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SH 240 over Plum Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SH 240 over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.