US Bridges

Broadhead Street over Cole Creek

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 1.20 MI E of US 287 · Structure no. 180710B00950002

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,849
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadhead Street over Cole Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Broadhead Street over Cole Creek in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 2,849 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2031. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesBroadhead Street
CrossesCole Creek
Location1.20 MI E of US 287
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.4081, -96.80198
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width102 ft (31 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,849 (2022)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Broadhead Street over Cole Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broadhead Street over Cole 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Broadhead Street over Cole Creek carry?

About 2,849 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Broadhead Street over Cole Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Broadhead Street over Cole Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.