US Bridges

Rossville Drive over Waxahachie CR Trib.

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Ellis County, Texas · 0.26 MI W of Brighton Dr. · Structure no. 180710LQ7918001

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rossville Drive over Waxahachie CR Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying Rossville Drive over Waxahachie CR Trib. in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2035. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRossville Drive
CrossesWaxahachie CR Trib.
Location0.26 MI W of Brighton Dr.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.44385, -96.9963
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2020)
Projected traffic300 by 2035
Trucks2%
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 Rossville Drive over Waxahachie CR Trib. built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rossville Drive over Waxahachie CR Trib. 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Rossville Drive over Waxahachie CR Trib. carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Rossville Drive over Waxahachie CR Trib.?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Rossville Drive over Waxahachie CR Trib.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.