US Bridges

Griffith Ave over Bachelor Creek

FairPosted for load

Kaufman County, Texas · 1.02 MI SE of SH 205 · Structure no. 181300B00455001

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
107 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,477
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Griffith Ave over Bachelor Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Griffith Ave over Bachelor Creek in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,477 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,750 by 2031. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGriffith Ave
CrossesBachelor Creek
Location1.02 MI SE of SH 205
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKaufman County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.76728, -96.30322
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,477 (2019)
Projected traffic1,750 by 2031
Trucks0%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Griffith Ave over Bachelor Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Griffith Ave over Bachelor Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Griffith Ave over Bachelor Creek carry?

About 2,477 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Griffith Ave over Bachelor Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Griffith Ave over Bachelor Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.