Spur 447 EB over SH 240 (156-12)
FairWichita County, Texas · At JCT of SH 240 & SP 447 · Structure no. 032430015603071
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 256 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,430
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Spur 447 EB over SH 240 (156-12) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spur 447 EB over SH 240 (156-12) in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 2,430 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2033. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Spur 447 EB over SH 240 (156-12) built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Spur 447 EB over SH 240 (156-12) 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 July 2022.
How much traffic does Spur 447 EB over SH 240 (156-12) carry?
About 2,430 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Spur 447 EB over SH 240 (156-12)?
The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Spur 447 EB over SH 240 (156-12)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.