US Bridges

Greathouse Circle over Chambers Creek Trib

Fair

Ellis County, Texas · 0.10 MI W of Dunaway RD · Structure no. 180710AA0116001

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
62
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greathouse Circle over Chambers Creek Trib is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Greathouse Circle over Chambers Creek Trib in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 62 vehicles a day, projected to reach 175 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGreathouse Circle
CrossesChambers Creek Trib
Location0.10 MI W of Dunaway RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.30851, -96.92804
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2015)
Projected traffic175 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$11,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Greathouse Circle over Chambers Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greathouse Circle over Chambers Creek Trib 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 2024.

How much traffic does Greathouse Circle over Chambers Creek Trib carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Greathouse Circle over Chambers Creek Trib?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Greathouse Circle over Chambers Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.