US Bridges

Novy Road over Village Creek Relief

FairPosted for load

Ellis County, Texas · 0.6 MI NE of SH 34 · Structure no. 180710AA0488002

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
112
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Novy Road over Village Creek Relief is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Novy Road over Village Creek Relief in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 112 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2031. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNovy Road
CrossesVillage Creek Relief
Location0.6 MI NE of SH 34
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.37257, -96.57103
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2019)
Projected traffic120 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Novy Road over Village Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Novy Road over Village Creek Relief 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Novy Road over Village Creek Relief carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Novy Road over Village Creek Relief?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Novy Road over Village Creek Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.