US Bridges

Joe Wilson RD over Red Oak Creek

Fair

Ellis County, Texas · 0.4 MI S of Dallas Cty LN · Structure no. 180710AA0136001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,404
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Joe Wilson RD over Red Oak Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Joe Wilson RD over Red Oak Creek in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 2,404 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2035. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesJoe Wilson RD
CrossesRed Oak Creek
Location0.4 MI S of Dallas Cty LN
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.54459, -96.92534
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,404 (2019)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Joe Wilson RD over Red Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Joe Wilson 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Joe Wilson RD over Red Oak Creek carry?

About 2,404 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Joe Wilson RD over Red Oak Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Joe Wilson RD over Red Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.