US Bridges

Poppie Lane over S Prong Creek Trib.

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 0.17 MI SW of Country S · Structure no. 180710LQ8170001

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poppie Lane over S Prong Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying Poppie Lane over S Prong Creek Trib. in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesPoppie Lane
CrossesS Prong Creek Trib.
Location0.17 MI SW of Country S
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.41741, -96.97769
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic250 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Poppie Lane over S Prong Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Poppie Lane over S Prong Creek 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 Poppie Lane over S Prong Creek Trib. carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Poppie Lane over S Prong Creek Trib.?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Poppie Lane over S Prong Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.