US Bridges

Marilee RD over Little Elm Creek

Good

Grayson County, Texas · 1.80 MI W of SH 289 · Structure no. 010920AA0958001

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
324
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marilee RD over Little Elm Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Marilee RD over Little Elm Creek in Grayson County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 106 by 2030. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesMarilee RD
CrossesLittle Elm Creek
Location1.80 MI W of SH 289
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.40432, -96.79195
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2023)
Projected traffic106 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Marilee RD over Little Elm Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marilee RD over Little Elm 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Marilee RD over Little Elm Creek carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Marilee RD over Little Elm Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Marilee RD over Little Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.