US Bridges

Neck Road over Red Oak Creek

Fair

Ellis County, Texas · 1.10 MI SW of Newton RD · Structure no. 180710AA0527001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
174
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Neck Road over Red Oak Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Neck Road over Red Oak Creek in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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.

It carries about 174 vehicles a day, projected to reach 244 by 2041. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesNeck Road
CrossesRed Oak Creek
Location1.10 MI SW of Newton RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.47646, -96.62315
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic174 (2019)
Projected traffic244 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Neck Road over Red Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Neck Road over Red Oak 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 Neck Road over Red Oak Creek carry?

About 174 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Neck Road over Red Oak Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Neck Road over Red Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.