US Bridges

S 14th Street over Waxahachie Creek Trib.

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 1.9 MI S of US 287 · Structure no. 180710LQ8201001

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 14th Street over Waxahachie Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying S 14th Street over Waxahachie Creek Trib. in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS 14th Street
CrossesWaxahachie Creek Trib.
Location1.9 MI S of US 287
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.4357, -96.98686
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
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2020)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 S 14th Street over Waxahachie Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 14th Street over Waxahachie 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 S 14th Street over Waxahachie Creek Trib. carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S 14th Street over Waxahachie Creek Trib.?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns S 14th Street over Waxahachie Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.