US Bridges

Stainback RD over Bear Creek Trib

Fair

Ellis County, Texas · 0.6 MI E of Pratt RD · Structure no. 180710AA0583001

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
173
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stainback RD over Bear Creek Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stainback RD over Bear Creek Trib in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 173 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesStainback RD
CrossesBear Creek Trib
Location0.6 MI E of Pratt RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.53482, -96.74762
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic173 (2019)
Projected traffic100 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Stainback RD over Bear Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stainback RD over Bear Creek Trib 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Stainback RD over Bear Creek Trib carry?

About 173 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Stainback RD over Bear Creek Trib?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Stainback RD over Bear Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.