Bridge conditions in Wichita County, Texas
389 inventoried bridges · 2 rated poor · 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
2 of the 389 bridges the federal inventory lists in Wichita County are rated poor; the rest split 180 good and 207 fair.
- 2 of the 389 bridges in Wichita County, Texas, are rated in poor condition (0.5%) in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory, as of .
- 180 bridges (46.3%) are rated good and 207 (53.2%) fair.
- The median Wichita County bridge was built in 1968.
- The busiest poor-rated bridge is Bus 287 (loop 477) over Draw (built 1919), carrying about 1,200 vehicles a day.
Good 46.3% · Fair 53.2% · Poor 0.5% of 389 bridges
Bridges rated poor
Every bridge in the county with a poor rating, busiest first. Poor means a major component is rated 4 or lower on FHWA's 0-9 scale; it is a repair flag, not a closure notice.
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bus 287 (loop 477) over Draw | 1919 | 1,200 | Poor |
| CR107/OLD State Rd over Callfield Irrigation Cnl | 1935 | 448 | Poor |
Busiest bridges in the county
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ih 44 over Plum Creek | 1960 | 52,530 | Fair |
| US 82/US 277 over Drainage Ditch | 1979 | 36,324 | Fair |
| Ih 44 SB over N 8TH St | 2001 | 34,390 | Good |
| Ih 44 SB over Bus 287J & BNSF RR | 2001 | 34,390 | Good |
| Ih 44 SB over 6TH Street | 2001 | 34,390 | Good |
| Ih 44 SB over 5TH Street | 2001 | 34,390 | Fair |
| Ih 44 SB over Wichita River | 2001 | 34,390 | Good |
| Ih 44 NB over 6TH Street | 2001 | 34,268 | Fair |
| Ih 44 NB over 5TH Street | 2001 | 34,268 | Good |
| Ih 44 NB over Wichita River | 2001 | 34,268 | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025. Counts cover inventoried highway bridges over 20 feet; ratings are reported by the state DOT.
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