US Bridges

Saralvo Road over Waxahachie Creek

Fair

Ellis County, Texas · 0.10 MI SW of US 287 · Structure no. 180710AA0139001

Built
1993
32 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,164
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saralvo Road over Waxahachie Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Saralvo Road over Waxahachie Creek in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1993 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 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 1,164 vehicles a day, projected to reach 750 by 2035. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSaralvo Road
CrossesWaxahachie Creek
Location0.10 MI SW of US 287
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.42956, -96.90478
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,164 (2019)
Projected traffic750 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Saralvo Road over Waxahachie Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Saralvo Road over Waxahachie 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Saralvo Road over Waxahachie Creek carry?

About 1,164 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Saralvo Road over Waxahachie Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Saralvo Road over Waxahachie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.