US Bridges

Plainview Road over Waxahachie CR Tributary

Fair

Ellis County, Texas · 1.25 MI N of Mcalpin RD · Structure no. 180710AA0142002

Built
1996
29 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
75 ft
3 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 1996 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 29 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 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2035. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPlainview Road
CrossesWaxahachie CR Tributary
Location1.25 MI N of Mcalpin RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.43809, -96.96413
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.
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,497 (2019)
Projected traffic900 by 2035
Trucks1%
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

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$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Plainview Road over Waxahachie CR Tributary built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Plainview Road over Waxahachie CR Tributary carry?

About 2,497 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Plainview Road over Waxahachie CR Tributary?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 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.