Prairie Ridge WB over Soap Creek
GoodEllis County, Texas · 0.7 MI SW of US 287 · Structure no. 180710LI0993002
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 266 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 280
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Prairie Ridge WB over Soap Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Prairie Ridge WB over Soap Creek in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 392 by 2039. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Prairie Ridge WB over Soap Creek built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is Prairie Ridge WB over Soap 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Prairie Ridge WB over Soap Creek carry?
About 280 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Prairie Ridge WB over Soap Creek?
The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Prairie Ridge WB over Soap Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.