Cut-Off Road over Smith Creek Tributary
PoorEllis County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of SH 34 · Structure no. 180710AA0475001
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 97 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 82
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cut-Off Road over Smith Creek Tributary is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cut-Off Road over Smith Creek Tributary in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1993 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 82 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2031. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cut-Off Road over Smith Creek Tributary built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is Cut-Off Road over Smith Creek Tributary in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.
How much traffic does Cut-Off Road over Smith Creek Tributary carry?
About 82 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Cut-Off Road over Smith Creek Tributary?
The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Cut-Off Road over Smith Creek Tributary?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.