US Bridges

Lowe Street over Mountain Creek Tributary

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 0.05 MI SE of Lonestar · Structure no. 180710M00750001

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
861
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lowe Street over Mountain Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Lowe Street over Mountain Creek Tributary in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 36 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 861 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLowe Street
CrossesMountain Creek Tributary
Location0.05 MI SE of Lonestar
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.54388, -97.08534
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic861 (2019)
Projected traffic100 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$17,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lowe Street over Mountain Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Lowe Street over Mountain Creek Tributary 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Lowe Street over Mountain Creek Tributary carry?

About 861 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Lowe Street over Mountain Creek Tributary?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Lowe Street over Mountain Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.