Plainview Road over Waxahachie CR Tributary
FairEllis County, Texas · 1.20 MI N of Mcalpin RD · Structure no. 180710AA0142001
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 45 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,497
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Plainview Road over Waxahachie CR Tributary is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Plainview Road over Waxahachie CR Tributary in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 35 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 2,497 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2035. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Plainview Road over Waxahachie CR Tributary built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is Plainview Road over Waxahachie CR Tributary 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 Plainview Road over Waxahachie CR Tributary carry?
About 2,497 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Plainview Road over Waxahachie CR Tributary?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Plainview Road over Waxahachie CR Tributary?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.