US Bridges

Forest Brook Drive over Red Oak Creek

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 0.1 MI SE of Meadow Br D · Structure no. 180710BB0080003

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
132 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forest Brook Drive over Red Oak Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Forest Brook Drive over Red Oak Creek in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2035. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesForest Brook Drive
CrossesRed Oak Creek
Location0.1 MI SE of Meadow Br D
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.51498, -96.86097
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2016)
Projected traffic100 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Forest Brook Drive over Red Oak Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forest Brook Drive over Red Oak 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 Forest Brook Drive over Red Oak Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Forest Brook Drive over Red Oak Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Forest Brook Drive over Red Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.