US Bridges

Sudith Lane over Waxahachie Creek Trib

Fair

Ellis County, Texas · 0.85 MI S of Mt Zion RD · Structure no. 180710AA0860001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,743
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sudith Lane over Waxahachie Creek Trib is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sudith Lane over Waxahachie Creek Trib in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 2,743 vehicles a day, projected to reach 600 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSudith Lane
CrossesWaxahachie Creek Trib
Location0.85 MI S of Mt Zion RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.44681, -96.97194
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,743 (2019)
Projected traffic600 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Sudith Lane over Waxahachie Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sudith Lane over Waxahachie 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 Sudith Lane over Waxahachie Creek Trib carry?

About 2,743 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Sudith Lane over Waxahachie Creek Trib?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Sudith Lane over Waxahachie Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.