US Bridges

Weakley Branch RD over Valley Branch

Fair

Ellis County, Texas · 0.90 MI N of FM 66 · Structure no. 180710AA0252002

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
62
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Weakley Branch RD over Valley Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Weakley Branch RD over Valley Branch in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 35 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.

It carries about 62 vehicles a day, projected to reach 77 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWeakley Branch RD
CrossesValley Branch
Location0.90 MI N of FM 66
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.26908, -97.04706
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOpen grating
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2015)
Projected traffic77 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Weakley Branch RD over Valley Branch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Weakley Branch RD over Valley Branch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Weakley Branch RD over Valley Branch carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Weakley Branch RD over Valley Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Weakley Branch RD over Valley Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.