US Bridges

Crisp Road over Village Creek

Fair

Ellis County, Texas · 1.10 MI SW of FM 660 · Structure no. 180710AA0537001

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
317
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crisp Road over Village Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Crisp Road over Village Creek in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 317 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 444 by 2041. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCrisp Road
CrossesVillage Creek
Location1.10 MI SW of FM 660
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.37367, -96.60263
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic317 (2019)
Projected traffic444 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Crisp Road over Village Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crisp Road over Village 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 Crisp Road over Village Creek carry?

About 317 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Crisp Road over Village Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Crisp Road over Village Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.