US Bridges

FM 876 over Chambers Creek

Fair

Ellis County, Texas · 7.1 MI S of FM 1493 · Structure no. 180710298401003

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
410 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
188
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 876 over Chambers Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 876 over Chambers Creek in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 188 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2033. The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 876
CrossesChambers Creek
Location7.1 MI S of FM 1493
RouteState Highway 876
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.24548, -96.9192
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length410 ft (125 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic188 (2023)
Projected traffic290 by 2033
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 876 over Chambers Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 876 over Chambers Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does FM 876 over Chambers Creek carry?

About 188 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is FM 876 over Chambers Creek?

The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 876 over Chambers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.