US Bridges

Ebenezer RD over Cottonwood Creek

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 2.1 MI S of FM 878 · Structure no. 180710AA0559004

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
284
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ebenezer RD over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ebenezer RD over Cottonwood Creek in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 284 vehicles a day, projected to reach 398 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesEbenezer RD
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location2.1 MI S of FM 878
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.39431, -96.70108
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic284 (2019)
Projected traffic398 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Ebenezer RD over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ebenezer RD over Cottonwood Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2022.

How much traffic does Ebenezer RD over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 284 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Ebenezer RD over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ebenezer RD over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.