US Bridges

Whiskers Road over Richland Creek Trib

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 0.6 MI SE of Franks RD · Structure no. 180710AA0282003

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
52
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whiskers Road over Richland Creek Trib is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Whiskers Road over Richland Creek Trib in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 52 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2035. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWhiskers Road
CrossesRichland Creek Trib
Location0.6 MI SE of Franks RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.08348, -96.95494
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2015)
Projected traffic75 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Whiskers Road over Richland Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whiskers Road over Richland Creek Trib 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 Whiskers Road over Richland Creek Trib carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Whiskers Road over Richland Creek Trib?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Whiskers Road over Richland Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.