US Bridges

N Midloth Pkwy NB over UPRR & Waxahachie Creek

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Ellis County, Texas · 0.4 MI N of US 287 Bus · Structure no. 180710D00380002

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,010 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
6,398
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Midloth Pkwy NB over UPRR & Waxahachie Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Midloth Pkwy NB over UPRR & Waxahachie Creek in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 6,398 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2035. The structure is 1,010 ft (307.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN Midloth Pkwy NB
CrossesUPRR & Waxahachie Creek
Location0.4 MI N of US 287 Bus
RouteState Highway 0
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.4777, -96.97328
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,010 ft (307.8 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,398 (2023)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 N Midloth Pkwy NB over UPRR & Waxahachie Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Midloth Pkwy NB over UPRR & Waxahachie 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does N Midloth Pkwy NB over UPRR & Waxahachie Creek carry?

About 6,398 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is N Midloth Pkwy NB over UPRR & Waxahachie Creek?

The structure is 1,010 ft (307.8 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns N Midloth Pkwy NB over UPRR & Waxahachie Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.