US Bridges

Ash ST over Brushy Elm Creek

Good

Cooke County, Texas · 0.1 MI N of US 82 · Structure no. 030490C00005001

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
707
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ash ST over Brushy Elm Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ash ST over Brushy Elm Creek in Cooke County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 707 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2027. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAsh ST
CrossesBrushy Elm Creek
Location0.1 MI N of US 82
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.64969, -97.38507
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic707 (2020)
Projected traffic700 by 2027
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$128,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ash ST over Brushy Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ash ST over Brushy Elm 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Ash ST over Brushy Elm Creek carry?

About 707 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ash ST over Brushy Elm Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ash ST over Brushy Elm Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.