US Bridges

Spur 447 WB over Bn Rr/Barwise & Granger

Fair

Wichita County, Texas · 0.3 MI N of B287J · Structure no. 032430015612070

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,030 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,940
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spur 447 WB over Bn Rr/Barwise & Granger is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spur 447 WB over Bn Rr/Barwise & Granger 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 2,940 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,110 by 2033. The structure is 1,030 ft (313.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSpur 447 WB
CrossesBn Rr/Barwise & Granger
Location0.3 MI N of B287J
RouteState Highway 447
StateTexas
Coordinates33.91048, -98.48531
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 spans6 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,030 ft (313.9 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,940 (2013)
Projected traffic4,110 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 WB over Bn Rr/Barwise & Granger built?

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

What condition is Spur 447 WB over Bn Rr/Barwise & Granger 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does Spur 447 WB over Bn Rr/Barwise & Granger carry?

About 2,940 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Spur 447 WB over Bn Rr/Barwise & Granger?

The structure is 1,030 ft (313.9 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Spur 447 WB over Bn Rr/Barwise & Granger?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.