US Bridges

Ensign Road over Cummins Creek Tributary

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 0.3 MI SW of US 287 · Structure no. 180710G49157001

Built
2025
0 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ensign Road over Cummins Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Ensign Road over Cummins Creek Tributary in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 2025, so it is 0 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEnsign Road
CrossesCummins Creek Tributary
Location0.3 MI SW of US 287
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.28564, -96.62293
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2013)
Projected traffic110 by 2042
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 Ensign Road over Cummins Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2025, making it 0 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ensign Road over Cummins Creek Tributary 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ensign Road over Cummins Creek Tributary carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ensign Road over Cummins Creek Tributary?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Ensign Road over Cummins Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.