US Bridges

Mt Zion Road over Waxahachie Creek

Fair

Ellis County, Texas · 0.03 MI SW of Shady Grov · Structure no. 180710D00410001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,066
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt Zion Road over Waxahachie Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mt Zion Road over Waxahachie Creek in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,066 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,492 by 2042. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMt Zion Road
CrossesWaxahachie Creek
Location0.03 MI SW of Shady Grov
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.45955, -96.95024
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,066 (2019)
Projected traffic1,492 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mt Zion Road over Waxahachie Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt Zion 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 Mt Zion Road over Waxahachie Creek carry?

About 1,066 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mt Zion Road over Waxahachie Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Mt Zion Road over Waxahachie Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.