US Bridges

Hamrock RD over Flat Rock Branch

Fair

Ellis County, Texas · 2.6 MI SE of George Scott · Structure no. 180710AA0299003

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hamrock RD over Flat Rock Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hamrock RD over Flat Rock Branch in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2035. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHamrock RD
CrossesFlat Rock Branch
Location2.6 MI SE of George Scott
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.13106, -96.86161
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2015)
Projected traffic150 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Hamrock RD over Flat Rock Branch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hamrock RD over Flat 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 Hamrock RD over Flat Rock Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Hamrock RD over Flat Rock Branch?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Hamrock RD over Flat Rock Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.