US Bridges

SH 240 over China Creek

Good

Wichita County, Texas · 0.75 MI E of SH 25 · Structure no. 032430051401158

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
798
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 240 over China Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 240 over China Creek in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger 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 798 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,021 by 2041. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSH 240
CrossesChina Creek
Location0.75 MI E of SH 25
RouteState Highway 240
StateTexas
Coordinates34.09157, -98.90316
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic798 (2021)
Projected traffic1,021 by 2041
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 SH 240 over China Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 240 over China 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 China Creek carry?

About 798 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SH 240 over China Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 240 over China Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Town or Township Highway Agency.