US Bridges

FM 875 over Waxahachie Creek

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of US 287 Bus · Structure no. 180710115901271

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 875 over Waxahachie Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying FM 875 over Waxahachie Creek in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,490 by 2027. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM 875
CrossesWaxahachie Creek
Location0.1 MI W of US 287 Bus
RouteState Highway 875
StateTexas
Coordinates32.41569, -96.88953
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2007)
Projected traffic5,490 by 2027
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 875 over Waxahachie Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 875 over Waxahachie 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 875 over Waxahachie Creek carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 875 over Waxahachie Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 875 over Waxahachie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.