US Bridges

IH 44 NB over Mkt Railroad

Fair

Wichita County, Texas · 1.8 MI N of US 287 · Structure no. 032430015607031

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
312 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,592
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 44 NB over Mkt Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 44 NB over Mkt Railroad in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 14,592 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,030 by 2033. The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 44 NB
CrossesMkt Railroad
Location1.8 MI N of US 287
RouteInterstate 44
CountyWichita County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.96919, -98.53139
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length312 ft (95.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,592 (2019)
Projected traffic17,030 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 IH 44 NB over Mkt Railroad built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 44 NB over Mkt Railroad 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 2022.

How much traffic does IH 44 NB over Mkt Railroad carry?

About 14,592 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH 44 NB over Mkt Railroad?

The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns IH 44 NB over Mkt Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.