US Bridges

E Campus RD over Grove Creek

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 1.0 MI S of FM 878 · Structure no. 180710AA0334001

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
562 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Campus RD over Grove Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Campus RD over Grove Creek in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2039. The structure is 562 ft (171.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE Campus RD
CrossesGrove Creek
Location1.0 MI S of FM 878
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.41114, -96.69279
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length562 ft (171.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2019)
Projected traffic420 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 E Campus RD over Grove Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Campus RD over Grove Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does E Campus RD over Grove Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is E Campus RD over Grove Creek?

The structure is 562 ft (171.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns E Campus RD over Grove Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.