Oak Branch Road over Oak Branch
PoorPosted for loadEllis County, Texas · 1.3 MI NW of JCT FM 66 · Structure no. 180710AA0207001
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Other
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 281
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Oak Branch Road over Oak Branch is a prestressed concrete other carrying Oak Branch Road over Oak Branch in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 38 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 281 vehicles a day, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 25 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Oak Branch Road over Oak Branch built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is Oak Branch Road over Oak Branch 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Oak Branch Road over Oak Branch carry?
About 281 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Oak Branch Road over Oak Branch?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Oak Branch Road over Oak Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.