Weakley Branch RD over S Fork Chambers Creek
PoorPosted for loadEllis County, Texas · 1.4 MI N of JCT FM 66 · Structure no. 180710AA0252001
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 108 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Weakley Branch RD over S Fork Chambers Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Weakley Branch RD over S Fork Chambers Creek in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 36 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2035. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Weakley Branch RD over S Fork Chambers Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Weakley Branch RD over S 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 Weakley Branch RD over S Fork Chambers Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2015 count).
How long is Weakley Branch RD over S Fork Chambers Creek?
The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Weakley Branch RD over S Fork Chambers Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.