US Bridges

Pratt RD over Brushy Creek

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Ellis County, Texas · 0.30 MI N of FM 664 · Structure no. 180710F00175001

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
643
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pratt RD over Brushy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pratt RD over Brushy Creek in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 643 vehicles a day, projected to reach 400 by 2035. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPratt RD
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location0.30 MI N of FM 664
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.53617, -96.75414
Functional classUrban Collector

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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic643 (2019)
Projected traffic400 by 2035
Trucks0%
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 Pratt RD over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pratt RD over Brushy 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 Pratt RD over Brushy Creek carry?

About 643 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Pratt RD over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Pratt RD over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.