Hampton Road over Red Oak Creek
PoorEllis County, Texas · 1.10 MI S of FM 664 · Structure no. 180710AA0137002
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 127 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 645
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hampton Road over Red Oak Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hampton Road over Red Oak Creek in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 55 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 645 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2035. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hampton Road over Red Oak Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Hampton Road over Red Oak Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.
How much traffic does Hampton Road over Red Oak Creek carry?
About 645 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Hampton Road over Red Oak Creek?
The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Hampton Road over Red Oak Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.