Matthews Street over Waxahachie Creek
GoodEllis County, Texas · 0.3 MI N of JCT FM 877 · Structure no. 180710B00545001
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 106 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 288
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Matthews Street over Waxahachie Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Matthews Street over Waxahachie Creek in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 288 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2042. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Matthews Street over Waxahachie Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Matthews Street over Waxahachie Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Matthews Street over Waxahachie Creek carry?
About 288 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Matthews Street over Waxahachie Creek?
The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Matthews Street over Waxahachie Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.