Bells Chapel RD over Red Oak Creek Tributary
FairEllis County, Texas · 1.0 MI SE of Shawnee RD · Structure no. 180710AA0449002
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 864
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bells Chapel RD over Red Oak Creek Tributary is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bells Chapel RD over Red Oak Creek Tributary in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1993 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 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 864 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bells Chapel RD over Red Oak Creek Tributary built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is Bells Chapel RD over Red Oak 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Bells Chapel RD over Red Oak Creek Tributary carry?
About 864 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Bells Chapel RD over Red Oak Creek Tributary?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Bells Chapel RD over Red Oak Creek Tributary?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.