Barton Road over E Fork Chambers Creek
PoorPosted for loadEllis County, Texas · 1.25 MI SW of FM 157 · Structure no. 180710AA0200002
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 179
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Barton Road over E Fork Chambers Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Barton Road over E Fork Chambers Creek in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 179 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2035. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Barton Road over E Fork Chambers Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Barton Road over E Fork Chambers Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Barton Road over E Fork Chambers Creek carry?
About 179 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Barton Road over E Fork Chambers Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Barton Road over E Fork Chambers Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.