US Bridges

SH 240 over Wildhorse Creek

Fair

Wichita County, Texas · 5.0 MI W of FM 369 · Structure no. 032430051401002

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

About this bridge

SH 240 over Wildhorse Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 240 over Wildhorse Creek 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 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 240
CrossesWildhorse Creek
Location5.0 MI W of FM 369
RouteState Highway 240
CountyWichita County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.09664, -98.68367
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 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 Creek 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 Creek 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 Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 240 over Wildhorse Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SH 240 over Wildhorse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.