US Bridges

Rutherford RD over Red Oak Creek

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 0.30 MI S of Farrar RD · Structure no. 180710AA0562001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
119
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rutherford RD over Red Oak Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rutherford RD over Red Oak Creek in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 119 vehicles a day, projected to reach 167 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRutherford RD
CrossesRed Oak Creek
Location0.30 MI S of Farrar RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.44856, -96.74124
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic119 (2019)
Projected traffic167 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Rutherford RD over Red Oak Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rutherford RD over Red Oak 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 2024.

How much traffic does Rutherford RD over Red Oak Creek carry?

About 119 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Rutherford RD over Red Oak Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rutherford RD over Red Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.