US Bridges

Miller Road over Soap Creek Tributary

Fair

Ellis County, Texas · 0.55 MI N of US 67 · Structure no. 180710AA0168001

Built
1994
31 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
845
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Miller Road over Soap Creek Tributary is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Miller Road over Soap Creek Tributary in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1994 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 31 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 845 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2035. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMiller Road
CrossesSoap Creek Tributary
Location0.55 MI N of US 67
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.45885, -97.0632
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 inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating53 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic845 (2019)
Projected traffic500 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Miller Road over Soap Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Miller 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 Miller Road over Soap Creek Tributary carry?

About 845 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Miller Road over Soap Creek Tributary?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Miller Road over Soap Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.