US Bridges

Batchler RD over Bear Creek

Fair

Ellis County, Texas · 0.3 MI S of FM 664 · Structure no. 180710AA0582001

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,924
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Batchler RD over Bear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Batchler RD over Bear Creek in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,924 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,544 by 2041. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBatchler RD
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.3 MI S of FM 664
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.52476, -96.73259
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,924 (2019)
Projected traffic1,544 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Batchler RD over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Batchler RD over Bear 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 2024.

How much traffic does Batchler RD over Bear Creek carry?

About 1,924 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Batchler RD over Bear Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Batchler RD over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.