US Bridges

Water Street over Red Oak Creek

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 0.5 MI W of FM 664 · Structure no. 180710DD0065001

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
781
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Water Street over Red Oak Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Water Street over Red Oak Creek in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1992, 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 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 781 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2035. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWater Street
CrossesRed Oak Creek
Location0.5 MI W of FM 664
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.52811, -96.89405
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic781 (2019)
Projected traffic400 by 2035
Trucks1%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Water Street over Red Oak Creek built?

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

What condition is Water Street over Red Oak 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Water Street over Red Oak Creek carry?

About 781 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Water Street over Red Oak Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Water Street over Red Oak Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.