US Bridges

Missile RD EB over IH 44 EB

Fair

Wichita County, Texas · 2.68 MI N of US 287 · Structure no. 032430015607034

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
218 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,480
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Missile RD EB over IH 44 EB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Missile RD EB over IH 44 EB 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 6,480 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,000 by 2030. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMissile RD EB
CrossesIH 44 EB
Location2.68 MI N of US 287
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWichita County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.98211, -98.53869
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,480 (2010)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$14,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Missile RD EB over IH 44 EB built?

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

What condition is Missile RD EB over IH 44 EB 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Missile RD EB over IH 44 EB carry?

About 6,480 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Missile RD EB over IH 44 EB?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Missile RD EB over IH 44 EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.