US Bridges

Getzendaner Road over Waxahachie Creek

Fair

Ellis County, Texas · 0.95 MI NE of FM 984 · Structure no. 180710AA0431001

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
335 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
133
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Getzendaner Road over Waxahachie Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Getzendaner Road over Waxahachie Creek in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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.

It carries about 133 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2031. The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesGetzendaner Road
CrossesWaxahachie Creek
Location0.95 MI NE of FM 984
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.30737, -96.73881
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadUnknown
Structure length335 ft (102.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133 (2019)
Projected traffic300 by 2031
Trucks2%
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 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 Getzendaner Road over Waxahachie Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Getzendaner Road 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Getzendaner Road over Waxahachie Creek carry?

About 133 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Getzendaner Road over Waxahachie Creek?

The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Getzendaner Road over Waxahachie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.