US Bridges

Spur 447WB Exit Rp over Barwise ST (closed)

Fair

Wichita County, Texas · 0.2 MI N of Bus 287J · Structure no. 032430015612069

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
419 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
697
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spur 447WB Exit Rp over Barwise ST (closed) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spur 447WB Exit Rp over Barwise ST (closed) 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 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 697 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 820 by 2033. The structure is 419 ft (127.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSpur 447WB Exit Rp
CrossesBarwise ST (closed)
Location0.2 MI N of Bus 287J
RouteState Highway 447
CountyWichita County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.90914, -98.48577
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length419 ft (127.7 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic697 (2020)
Projected traffic820 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 447WB Exit Rp over Barwise ST (closed) built?

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

What condition is Spur 447WB Exit Rp over Barwise ST (closed) 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 Spur 447WB Exit Rp over Barwise ST (closed) carry?

About 697 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Spur 447WB Exit Rp over Barwise ST (closed)?

The structure is 419 ft (127.7 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Spur 447WB Exit Rp over Barwise ST (closed)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.