US Bridges

West Madison ST over Cummins Creek

Fair

Ellis County, Texas · 0.02 MI NE of Spur 437 · Structure no. 180710C00440001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,545
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Madison ST over Cummins Creek is a concrete culvert carrying West Madison ST over Cummins Creek in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 1,545 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2031. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 51 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWest Madison ST
CrossesCummins Creek
Location0.02 MI NE of Spur 437
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.31748, -96.62783
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,545 (2011)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Madison ST over Cummins Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Madison ST over Cummins 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 West Madison ST over Cummins Creek carry?

About 1,545 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is West Madison ST over Cummins Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns West Madison ST over Cummins Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.