US Bridges

Westmoreland RD over Red Oak Creek

FairPosted for load

Ellis County, Texas · 0.9 MI S of FM 664 · Structure no. 180710AA0122001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,530
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westmoreland RD over Red Oak Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Westmoreland RD over Red Oak Creek in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,530 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2035. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWestmoreland RD
CrossesRed Oak Creek
Location0.9 MI S of FM 664
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.519, -96.87384
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,530 (2014)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2035
Trucks1%
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

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$18,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Westmoreland RD over Red Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westmoreland RD over Red Oak 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Westmoreland RD over Red Oak Creek carry?

About 1,530 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Westmoreland RD over Red Oak Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Westmoreland RD over Red Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.