US Bridges

Weatherford Road over Soap Creek Tributary

FairPosted for load

Ellis County, Texas · 0.15 MI N of US 67 · Structure no. 180710AA0167001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
254
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Weatherford Road over Soap Creek Tributary is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Weatherford Road over Soap Creek Tributary in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 254 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2035. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWeatherford Road
CrossesSoap Creek Tributary
Location0.15 MI N of US 67
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.45625, -97.05477
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic254 (2014)
Projected traffic120 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Weatherford Road over Soap Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Weatherford Road over Soap Creek 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Weatherford Road over Soap Creek Tributary carry?

About 254 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Weatherford Road over Soap Creek Tributary?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Weatherford Road over Soap Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.