Palmyra Road over Brushy Creek
GoodEllis County, Texas · 2.00 MI S of FM 983 · Structure no. 180710AA0572002
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 105 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 349
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Palmyra Road over Brushy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Palmyra Road over Brushy 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 349 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 489 by 2041. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Palmyra Road over Brushy Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Palmyra Road over Brushy 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 Brushy Creek carry?
About 349 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Palmyra Road over Brushy Creek?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Palmyra Road over Brushy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.