US Bridges

Spur 325 SB over Mkt Railroad

Fair

Wichita County, Texas · 0.7 MI S of SH 240 · Structure no. 032430068501003

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
337 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
8,088
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spur 325 SB over Mkt Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spur 325 SB over Mkt Railroad in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 8,088 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,980 by 2033. The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSpur 325 SB
CrossesMkt Railroad
Location0.7 MI S of SH 240
RouteState Highway 325
CountyWichita County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.95365, -98.51497
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length337 ft (102.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,088 (2019)
Projected traffic8,980 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Spur 325 SB over Mkt Railroad built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spur 325 SB over Mkt Railroad 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 2024.

How much traffic does Spur 325 SB over Mkt Railroad carry?

About 8,088 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Spur 325 SB over Mkt Railroad?

The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Spur 325 SB over Mkt Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.