US Bridges

Briana Drive over South Prong Creek

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 0.11 S of Milligan Dr. · Structure no. 180710LQ8801001

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Briana Drive over South Prong Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Briana Drive over South Prong Creek in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2035. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBriana Drive
CrossesSouth Prong Creek
Location0.11 S of Milligan Dr.
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.4194, -96.99374
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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2020)
Projected traffic300 by 2035
Trucks1%
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 Briana Drive over South Prong Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Briana Drive over South Prong 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Briana Drive over South Prong Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Briana Drive over South Prong Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Briana Drive over South Prong Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.