US Bridges

Spur 447 EB over SP 447 Row

Good

Wichita County, Texas · 0.2 MI N of Bus 287J · Structure no. 032430015612067

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,531
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spur 447 EB over SP 447 Row is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spur 447 EB over SP 447 Row in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 5,531 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,110 by 2033. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSpur 447 EB
CrossesSP 447 Row
Location0.2 MI N of Bus 287J
RouteState Highway 447
StateTexas
Coordinates33.90897, -98.48523
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,531 (2023)
Projected traffic4,110 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Spur 447 EB over SP 447 Row built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spur 447 EB over SP 447 Row 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 2024.

How much traffic does Spur 447 EB over SP 447 Row carry?

About 5,531 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Spur 447 EB over SP 447 Row?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Spur 447 EB over SP 447 Row?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.