US Bridges

Pluto Road over Mill Creek

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 1.8 MI SW of FM 308 · Structure no. 180710AA0258001

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
62
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pluto Road over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pluto Road over Mill Creek in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 62 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2035. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPluto Road
CrossesMill Creek
Location1.8 MI SW of FM 308
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.19833, -97.02116
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2015)
Projected traffic100 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Pluto Road over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pluto Road over Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Pluto Road over Mill Creek carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Pluto Road over Mill Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Pluto Road over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.