US Bridges

Black Champ Road over Waxahachie Creek Trib

Fair

Ellis County, Texas · 3.0 MI North of US 287 · Structure no. 180710AA0123002

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
114
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Black Champ Road over Waxahachie Creek Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Black Champ Road over Waxahachie Creek Trib in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 114 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2035. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesBlack Champ Road
CrossesWaxahachie Creek Trib
Location3.0 MI North of US 287
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.46554, -96.89909
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114 (2019)
Projected traffic100 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Black Champ Road over Waxahachie Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Black Champ Road over Waxahachie 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Black Champ Road over Waxahachie Creek Trib carry?

About 114 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Black Champ Road over Waxahachie Creek Trib?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Black Champ Road over Waxahachie Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.