US Bridges

Sandswitch RD over Waxahachie Creek

Fair

Ellis County, Texas · 4.20 MI SE of FM 985 · Structure no. 180710AA0366003

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandswitch RD over Waxahachie Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sandswitch RD over Waxahachie Creek in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 21 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2042. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSandswitch RD
CrossesWaxahachie Creek
Location4.20 MI SE of FM 985
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.22399, -96.60212
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 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2019)
Projected traffic165 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Sandswitch RD over Waxahachie Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sandswitch RD over Waxahachie Creek 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 Sandswitch RD over Waxahachie Creek carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sandswitch RD over Waxahachie Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Sandswitch RD over Waxahachie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.