Old Maypearl RD over Oak Branch
PoorPosted for loadEllis County, Texas · 1.6 MI E of FM 66 · Structure no. 180710AA0878002
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 144
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Maypearl RD over Oak Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Maypearl RD over Oak Branch in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 65 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 144 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2035. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Old Maypearl RD over Oak Branch built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Old Maypearl RD over Oak Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Old Maypearl RD over Oak Branch carry?
About 144 vehicles per day (2015 count).
How long is Old Maypearl RD over Oak Branch?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Old Maypearl RD over Oak Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.