US Bridges

IH 44 SB over Loop 267/SH 240

Fair

Wichita County, Texas · 0.85 MI SW of Tx/Okla Sl · Structure no. 032430015607040

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
144 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,929
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 44 SB over Loop 267/SH 240 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 44 SB over Loop 267/SH 240 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 6,929 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,360 by 2033. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 41 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 44 SB
CrossesLoop 267/SH 240
Location0.85 MI SW of Tx/Okla Sl
RouteInterstate 44
CountyWichita County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.1003, -98.54691
Functional classRural 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 inspectionJune 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 rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,929 (2019)
Projected traffic8,360 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 SB over Loop 267/SH 240 built?

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

What condition is IH 44 SB over Loop 267/SH 240 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 2022.

How much traffic does IH 44 SB over Loop 267/SH 240 carry?

About 6,929 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is IH 44 SB over Loop 267/SH 240?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns IH 44 SB over Loop 267/SH 240?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.