US Bridges

IH 44 NB over East RD

Good

Wichita County, Texas · 3.05 MI S of FM 3429 · Structure no. 032430015607076

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,982
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 44 NB over East RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 44 NB over East RD in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 11,982 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,290 by 2033. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesIH 44 NB
CrossesEast RD
Location3.05 MI S of FM 3429
RouteInterstate 44
StateTexas
Coordinates34.01235, -98.55081
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,982 (2019)
Projected traffic13,290 by 2033
Trucks11%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 44 NB over East RD built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 44 NB over East RD 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does IH 44 NB over East RD carry?

About 11,982 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IH 44 NB over East RD?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns IH 44 NB over East RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.