US Bridges

Broadhead Road over Grove Creek

FairPosted for load

Ellis County, Texas · 2.0 MI NE of US 287 · Structure no. 180710AA0398002

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
811
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadhead Road over Grove Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Broadhead Road over Grove Creek in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 811 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBroadhead Road
CrossesGrove Creek
Location2.0 MI NE of US 287
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.41904, -96.79924
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic811 (2019)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2031
Trucks1%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$13,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Broadhead Road over Grove Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broadhead Road over Grove 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 2022.

How much traffic does Broadhead Road over Grove Creek carry?

About 811 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Broadhead Road over Grove Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Broadhead Road over Grove Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.