US Bridges

CR223/WYETH Road over Gilbert Creek

FairPosted for load

Wichita County, Texas · 0.5 MI N of CO RD 121 · Structure no. 032430AA0223001

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR223/WYETH Road over Gilbert Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR223/WYETH Road over Gilbert Creek in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 16 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2030. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR223/WYETH Road
CrossesGilbert Creek
Location0.5 MI N of CO RD 121
RouteCounty Highway 223
CountyWichita County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.03987, -98.65946
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16 (2020)
Projected traffic40 by 2030
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR223/WYETH Road over Gilbert Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR223/WYETH Road over Gilbert 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR223/WYETH Road over Gilbert Creek carry?

About 16 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR223/WYETH Road over Gilbert Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR223/WYETH Road over Gilbert Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.