US Bridges

FM 875 over Trib. of Lone Elm Branch

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 0.7 MI W of US 287 Bus · Structure no. 180710115901272

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,700
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 875 over Trib. of Lone Elm Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 875 over Trib. of Lone Elm Branch 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 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 875
CrossesTrib. of Lone Elm Branch
Location0.7 MI W of US 287 Bus
RouteState Highway 875
StateTexas
Coordinates32.41496, -96.90001
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2011)
Projected traffic5,490 by 2027
Trucks7%
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 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 Trib. of Lone Elm Branch built?

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

What condition is FM 875 over Trib. of Lone Elm Branch 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 Trib. of Lone Elm Branch carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 875 over Trib. of Lone Elm Branch?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 875 over Trib. of Lone Elm Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.