US Bridges

Plainview Road over Waxahachie Creek

Fair

Ellis County, Texas · 0.25 MI SE of US 287 · Structure no. 180710D00405001

Built
1992
33 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
69 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,662
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plainview Road over Waxahachie Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Plainview Road over Waxahachie Creek in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1992 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 33 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 1,662 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,493 by 2042. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPlainview Road
CrossesWaxahachie Creek
Location0.25 MI SE of US 287
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.45718, -96.94232
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,662 (2019)
Projected traffic2,493 by 2042
Trucks6%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Plainview Road over Waxahachie Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Plainview Road over Waxahachie 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Plainview Road over Waxahachie Creek carry?

About 1,662 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Plainview Road over Waxahachie Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Plainview Road over Waxahachie Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.