US Bridges

Locust Drive over Little Creek

Fair

Ellis County, Texas · 0.02 MI W of Uhl RD · Structure no. 180710BB0080001

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,565
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Locust Drive over Little Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Locust Drive over Little Creek in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 2,565 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2035. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLocust Drive
CrossesLittle Creek
Location0.02 MI W of Uhl RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.52015, -96.83947
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,565 (2014)
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

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 Locust Drive over Little Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Locust Drive over Little Creek 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 Locust Drive over Little Creek carry?

About 2,565 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Locust Drive over Little Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Locust Drive over Little Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.