Bardwell Dam RD over Waxahachie Creek

Fair Condition61 years old41 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyEllis
Location1.55 Mi E Of FM 985
CarriesBardwell Dam RD
CrossesWaxahachie Creek
Coordinates32.24369, -96.63998

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length92.8 ft (28.3 m)
Max Span29.9 ft (9.1 m)
Deck Width25.6 ft (7.8 m)
Deck Area220.7 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1965

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic41 (2019)
Truck Traffic3%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionDecember 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number180710AA0368001

Nearby Bridges

FM 985 over Onion Creek Slough 1.2 mi Good FM 985 over Onion Creek Relief 1.3 mi Good FM 985 over Onion Creek 1.4 mi Good Sandswitch RD over Big Onion Creek 1.7 mi Fair Ramons RD over Clear Creek 2.5 mi Fair Sandswitch RD over Waxahachie Creek 2.6 mi Fair Central High RD over Cummins Creek 2.6 mi Fair FM 984 over N Onion Creek Draw 2.9 mi Good CR NW 1250 over Chambers Creek 3.0 mi Good SH 34 over Draw 3.0 mi Good