US Bridges

Forreston Road over Chambers Creek Trib

Fair

Ellis County, Texas · 0.15 MI E of JCT US 77 · Structure no. 180710AA0320002

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
163
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forreston Road over Chambers Creek Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Forreston Road over Chambers Creek Trib in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 163 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesForreston Road
CrossesChambers Creek Trib
Location0.15 MI E of JCT US 77
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.25659, -96.86274
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic163 (2019)
Projected traffic250 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Forreston Road over Chambers Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forreston Road over Chambers Creek Trib 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 Forreston Road over Chambers Creek Trib carry?

About 163 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Forreston Road over Chambers Creek Trib?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Forreston Road over Chambers Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.