Palmyra Road over Red Oak Creek
GoodEllis County, Texas · 0.90 MI NW of IH45 Bus · Structure no. 180710AA0571001
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Other
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 85 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 615
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Palmyra Road over Red Oak Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying Palmyra Road 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 615 vehicles a day, projected to reach 861 by 2041. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Palmyra Road over Red Oak Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Palmyra Road 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 2022.
How much traffic does Palmyra Road over Red Oak Creek carry?
About 615 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Palmyra Road over Red Oak Creek?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Palmyra Road over Red Oak Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.