US Bridges

Lakeview RD over Soap Creek Tributary

Fair

Ellis County, Texas · 3.40 MI SW of US 287 · Structure no. 180710AA0173001

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
72
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakeview RD over Soap Creek Tributary is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lakeview RD over Soap Creek Tributary in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 72 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesLakeview RD
CrossesSoap Creek Tributary
Location3.40 MI SW of US 287
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.47815, -97.08609
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
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2015)
Projected traffic150 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lakeview RD over Soap Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lakeview RD 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 Lakeview RD over Soap Creek Tributary carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Lakeview RD over Soap Creek Tributary?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Lakeview RD over Soap Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.