US Bridges

Harris Road over Hog Creek

FairPosted for load

Ellis County, Texas · 0.8 MI SE of Dilworth RD · Structure no. 180710AA0296001

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
62
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harris Road over Hog Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harris Road over Hog Creek in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 75 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 62 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2035. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHarris Road
CrossesHog Creek
Location0.8 MI SE of Dilworth RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.16006, -96.8949
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2015)
Projected traffic100 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harris Road over Hog Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Harris Road over Hog Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Harris Road over Hog Creek carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Harris Road over Hog Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Harris Road over Hog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.