US Bridges

Old Maypearl RD over Greathouse Branch

Fair

Ellis County, Texas · 4.0 MI E of FM 66 · Structure no. 180710AA0878003

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
238
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Maypearl RD over Greathouse Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Maypearl RD over Greathouse Branch in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 105 years old, older 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 5 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 238 vehicles a day, projected to reach 400 by 2035. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Maypearl RD
CrossesGreathouse Branch
Location4.0 MI E of FM 66
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.32325, -96.94901
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic238 (2019)
Projected traffic400 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Maypearl RD over Greathouse Branch built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Old Maypearl RD over Greathouse Branch 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 Old Maypearl RD over Greathouse Branch carry?

About 238 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Old Maypearl RD over Greathouse Branch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Old Maypearl RD over Greathouse Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.