US Bridges

Mt Zion Road over Waxahachie Creek Trib

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 0.15 MI E of Midloth Pky · Structure no. 180710D00410002

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,014
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt Zion Road over Waxahachie Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Mt Zion Road over Waxahachie Creek Trib in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 5,014 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesMt Zion Road
CrossesWaxahachie Creek Trib
Location0.15 MI E of Midloth Pky
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.45973, -96.97572
Functional classUrban Local

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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,014 (2019)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Mt Zion Road over Waxahachie Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

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

About 5,014 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Mt Zion Road over Waxahachie Creek Trib?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Mt Zion Road over Waxahachie Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.