US Bridges

FM 813 over Red Oak Creek

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 0.9 MI NW of FM 878 · Structure no. 180710113901022

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,298
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 813 over Red Oak Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 813 over Red Oak Creek in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 3,298 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,480 by 2033. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM 813
CrossesRed Oak Creek
Location0.9 MI NW of FM 878
RouteState Highway 813
StateTexas
Coordinates32.43684, -96.69034
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,298 (2023)
Projected traffic3,480 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 813 over Red Oak Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 813 over Red Oak 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FM 813 over Red Oak Creek carry?

About 3,298 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 813 over Red Oak Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 813 over Red Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.