US Bridges

Sleepy Hollow RD over Little Mustang Crk

Fair

Ellis County, Texas · 0.05 MI SW of Woodcrest · Structure no. 180710LI0922002

Built
1997
28 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
307
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sleepy Hollow RD over Little Mustang Crk is a concrete culvert carrying Sleepy Hollow RD over Little Mustang Crk in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1997 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 307 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 307 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSleepy Hollow RD
CrossesLittle Mustang Crk
Location0.05 MI SW of Woodcrest
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.34937, -96.65589
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic307 (2019)
Projected traffic307 by 2039
Trucks3%
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 Sleepy Hollow RD over Little Mustang Crk built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Sleepy Hollow RD over Little Mustang Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Sleepy Hollow RD over Little Mustang Crk carry?

About 307 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sleepy Hollow RD over Little Mustang Crk?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Sleepy Hollow RD over Little Mustang Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.