SH 240 over Long Creek
GoodWichita County, Texas · 3.1 MI E of SH 25 · Structure no. 032430051401005
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1971
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 472
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 240 over Long Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 240 over Long Creek in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1971, 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 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 472 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2033. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 240 over Long Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.
What condition is SH 240 over Long Creek 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 SH 240 over Long Creek carry?
About 472 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is SH 240 over Long Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns SH 240 over Long Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.