US Bridges

Scheld RD over Elm Branch

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 1.3 MI NE of FM 667 · Structure no. 180710AA0301001

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
31
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scheld RD over Elm Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Scheld RD over Elm Branch in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 31 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2031. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesScheld RD
CrossesElm Branch
Location1.3 MI NE of FM 667
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.13479, -96.80713
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2011)
Projected traffic100 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Scheld RD over Elm Branch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scheld RD over Elm Branch 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 Scheld RD over Elm Branch carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Scheld RD over Elm Branch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Scheld RD over Elm Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.