US Bridges

14th Street over Waxahachie Creek Trib

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of US 287 Bus · Structure no. 180710D00075001

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

14th Street over Waxahachie Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying 14th Street over Waxahachie Creek Trib in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries14th Street
CrossesWaxahachie Creek Trib
Location0.1 MI S of US 287 Bus
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.47834, -96.98761
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2015)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 14th Street over Waxahachie Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is 14th Street over Waxahachie Creek Trib 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 2022.

How much traffic does 14th Street over Waxahachie Creek Trib carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is 14th Street over Waxahachie Creek Trib?

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

Who owns 14th Street over Waxahachie Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.