US Bridges

Richland Bend RD over Richland Creek

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 0.4 MI SW of FM 308 · Structure no. 180710AA0286002

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Richland Bend RD over Richland Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Richland Bend RD over Richland Creek in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2036. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRichland Bend RD
CrossesRichland Creek
Location0.4 MI SW of FM 308
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.08083, -96.93494
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2016)
Projected traffic50 by 2036
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Richland Bend RD over Richland Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Richland Bend RD over Richland 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 Richland Bend RD over Richland Creek carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Richland Bend RD over Richland Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Richland Bend RD over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.