US Bridges

FM 876 over Chapman Branch

Fair

Ellis County, Texas · 1.1 MI S of IH 35E · Structure no. 180710105102002

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,035
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 876 over Chapman Branch is a concrete slab carrying FM 876 over Chapman Branch in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 6 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 1,035 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,160 by 2033. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 876
CrossesChapman Branch
Location1.1 MI S of IH 35E
RouteState Highway 876
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.35651, -96.8693
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,035 (2020)
Projected traffic1,160 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 876 over Chapman Branch built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 876 over Chapman Branch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FM 876 over Chapman Branch carry?

About 1,035 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 876 over Chapman Branch?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 876 over Chapman Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.