US Bridges

SH 240 WB over Holliday Creek

Good

Wichita County, Texas · 0.6 MI SE of Lp 447 · Structure no. 032430015603099

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,560
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 240 WB over Holliday Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 240 WB over Holliday Creek in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,560 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,190 by 2033. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 240 WB
CrossesHolliday Creek
Location0.6 MI SE of Lp 447
RouteState Highway 240
StateTexas
Coordinates33.90809, -98.47523
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,560 (2013)
Projected traffic2,190 by 2033
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 240 WB over Holliday Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 240 WB over Holliday Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does SH 240 WB over Holliday Creek carry?

About 1,560 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SH 240 WB over Holliday Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 240 WB over Holliday Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.