US Bridges

Stacks Street over Fountain Creek

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 0.25 MI S of FM 813 · Structure no. 180710G00125001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stacks Street over Fountain Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Stacks Street over Fountain Creek in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 32 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2031. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesStacks Street
CrossesFountain Creek
Location0.25 MI S of FM 813
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.42751, -96.6662
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32 (2019)
Projected traffic200 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Stacks Street over Fountain Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stacks Street over Fountain 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 Stacks Street over Fountain Creek carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Stacks Street over Fountain Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Stacks Street over Fountain Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.