South Ward Street over White Rock Branch
FairEllis County, Texas · 1.1 MI SE of SH 34 · Structure no. 180710AA0299001
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 51 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 123
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Ward Street over White Rock Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Ward Street over White Rock Branch in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 6 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 123 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2035. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Ward Street over White Rock Branch built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Ward Street over White Rock 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does South Ward Street over White Rock Branch carry?
About 123 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is South Ward Street over White Rock Branch?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns South Ward Street over White Rock Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.