FM 85 over Drainage Ditch

Fair Condition77 years old2,934 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyEllis
Location2.8 Mi E Of FM 3413
CarriesFM 85
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Coordinates32.32269, -96.54283

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Culvert6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignCulvert
Total Length30.8 ft (9.4 m)
Max Span6.9 ft (2.1 m)
Deck Width78.1 ft (23.8 m)
Deck Area223.7 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1949 (reconstructed 1970)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic2,934 (2023)
Truck Traffic4%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection923
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number180710105001004

Nearby Bridges

FM 85 over Drainage Ditch 0.3 mi Fair FM 85 over Draw 0.4 mi Good FM 85 over Draw 0.9 mi Good FM 85 over Burns Branch Relief 1.8 mi Fair FM 85 over Burns Branch 1.8 mi Good FM 85 over Drainage Ditch 2.1 mi Good Hornik Road over Walker Creek 2.2 mi Good US 287 SB over IH 45 2.3 mi Good US 287 NB over IH 45 2.3 mi Good IH 45 Ml & Nbfr over Draw 2.3 mi Fair