US Bridges

IH 44 Wfr/Oldbacon over Trib of Gilbert Creek

Good

Wichita County, Texas · 0.95 MI S of FM 3429 · Structure no. 032430015607207

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,900
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 44 Wfr/Oldbacon over Trib of Gilbert Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying IH 44 Wfr/Oldbacon over Trib of Gilbert Creek in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,660 by 2030. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 44 Wfr/Oldbacon
CrossesTrib of Gilbert Creek
Location0.95 MI S of FM 3429
RouteCity Street 44
CountyWichita County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.04216, -98.55925
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2010)
Projected traffic2,660 by 2030
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 44 Wfr/Oldbacon over Trib of Gilbert Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 44 Wfr/Oldbacon over Trib of Gilbert 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does IH 44 Wfr/Oldbacon over Trib of Gilbert Creek carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is IH 44 Wfr/Oldbacon over Trib of Gilbert Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns IH 44 Wfr/Oldbacon over Trib of Gilbert Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.