US Bridges

Auburn Road over N Fork Chambers Crk

FairPosted for load

Ellis County, Texas · 0.7 MI N of JCT FM 916 · Structure no. 180710AA0195001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Auburn Road over N Fork Chambers Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Auburn Road over N Fork Chambers Crk 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 5 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2035. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAuburn Road
CrossesN Fork Chambers Crk
Location0.7 MI N of JCT FM 916
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.30987, -97.07232
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating20.9 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width11 ft (3.4 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2015)
Projected traffic75 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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Auburn Road over N Fork Chambers Crk built?

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

What condition is Auburn Road over N Fork Chambers Crk 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 Auburn Road over N Fork Chambers Crk carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Auburn Road over N Fork Chambers Crk?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.

Who owns Auburn Road over N Fork Chambers Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.