US Bridges

SH 240 over Wildhorse Branch # 1

Fair

Wichita County, Texas · 4.1 MI W of FM 369 · Structure no. 032430051401001

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
761
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 240 over Wildhorse Branch # 1 is a concrete slab carrying SH 240 over Wildhorse Branch # 1 in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 100 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 761 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 240
CrossesWildhorse Branch # 1
Location4.1 MI W of FM 369
RouteState Highway 240
CountyWichita County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.09647, -98.66677
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic761 (2020)
Projected traffic900 by 2033
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 240 over Wildhorse Branch # 1 built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.

What condition is SH 240 over Wildhorse Branch # 1 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 240 over Wildhorse Branch # 1 carry?

About 761 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is SH 240 over Wildhorse Branch # 1?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 240 over Wildhorse Branch # 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.