US Bridges

Greathouse Road over Greathouse Branch

Fair

Ellis County, Texas · 2.25 MI SW of Bearden RD · Structure no. 180710AA0116002

Built
1993
32 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
59 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
62
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greathouse Road over Greathouse Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Greathouse Road over Greathouse Branch in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1993 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 5 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 144 by 2035. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesGreathouse Road
CrossesGreathouse Branch
Location2.25 MI SW of Bearden RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.29741, -96.94923
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2015)
Projected traffic144 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$46,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Greathouse Road over Greathouse Branch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Greathouse Road over Greathouse Branch 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Greathouse Road over Greathouse Branch carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Greathouse Road over Greathouse Branch?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Greathouse Road over Greathouse Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.