US Bridges

N Couch Street over Houston Creek

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 0.24 MI SE of US 77 · Structure no. 180710E00190002

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,292
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Couch Street over Houston Creek is a concrete frame carrying N Couch Street over Houston Creek in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 1,292 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2031. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN Couch Street
CrossesHouston Creek
Location0.24 MI SE of US 77
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.18706, -96.88448
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,292 (2019)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Couch Street over Houston Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Couch Street over Houston 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 N Couch Street over Houston Creek carry?

About 1,292 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is N Couch Street over Houston Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns N Couch Street over Houston Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.