US Bridges

Skinner Road over Waxahachie Creek Trib

Fair

Ellis County, Texas · 1.05 MI NW of FM 875 · Structure no. 180710AA0141001

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
920
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Skinner Road over Waxahachie Creek Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Skinner Road over Waxahachie Creek Trib in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 920 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2035. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSkinner Road
CrossesWaxahachie Creek Trib
Location1.05 MI NW of FM 875
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.42748, -96.94739
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic920 (2009)
Projected traffic140 by 2035
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$14,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Skinner Road over Waxahachie Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Skinner 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Skinner Road over Waxahachie Creek Trib carry?

About 920 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Skinner Road over Waxahachie Creek Trib?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Skinner Road over Waxahachie Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.