Bill Lewis RD over Chamber Creek Tributary
FairPosted for loadEllis County, Texas · 0.6 MI W of IH 35E · Structure no. 180710AA0887001
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 80 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bill Lewis RD over Chamber Creek Tributary is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bill Lewis RD over Chamber Creek Tributary in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,200 by 2035. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bill Lewis RD over Chamber Creek Tributary built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bill Lewis RD over Chamber 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 Bill Lewis RD over Chamber Creek Tributary carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Bill Lewis RD over Chamber Creek Tributary?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Bill Lewis RD over Chamber Creek Tributary?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.