US Bridges

Garrett Ave over Grove Creek

Fair

Ellis County, Texas · 1.6 MI S of FM 878 · Structure no. 180710AA0551002

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
129 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garrett Ave over Grove Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Garrett Ave over Grove Creek in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 18 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2041. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesGarrett Ave
CrossesGrove Creek
Location1.6 MI S of FM 878
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.40861, -96.66389
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+3 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18 (2019)
Projected traffic25 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Garrett Ave over Grove Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garrett Ave over Grove 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 Garrett Ave over Grove Creek carry?

About 18 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Garrett Ave over Grove Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Garrett Ave over Grove Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.