US Bridges

Morgan RD over Hog Creek Tributary

Fair

Ellis County, Texas · 0.4 MI N of US 77 · Structure no. 180710AA0882002

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morgan RD over Hog Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Morgan RD over Hog Creek Tributary in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2035. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMorgan RD
CrossesHog Creek Tributary
Location0.4 MI N of US 77
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.16992, -96.91311
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2019)
Projected traffic200 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

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 Morgan RD over Hog Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morgan RD over Hog Creek Tributary 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 Morgan RD over Hog Creek Tributary carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Morgan RD over Hog Creek Tributary?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Morgan RD over Hog Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.