US Bridges

Ebenezer RD over Grove Creek Tributary

FairPosted for load

Ellis County, Texas · 0.5 MI SE of FM 878 · Structure no. 180710AA0322003

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
114
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ebenezer RD over Grove Creek Tributary is a steel culvert carrying Ebenezer RD over Grove Creek Tributary in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 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 114 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesEbenezer RD
CrossesGrove Creek Tributary
Location0.5 MI SE of FM 878
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.41438, -96.70721
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114 (2019)
Projected traffic60 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Ebenezer RD over Grove Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ebenezer RD over Grove Creek Tributary 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 2022.

How much traffic does Ebenezer RD over Grove Creek Tributary carry?

About 114 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ebenezer RD over Grove Creek Tributary?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Ebenezer RD over Grove Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.