BETHEL ROAD
Carrying BETHEL ROAD over BAKER BRANCH
1.2 MI NW OF FM 876, Ellis, Texas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BETHEL ROAD
The BETHEL ROAD bridge in Ellis, Texas carries BETHEL ROAD over BAKER BRANCH. It was built in 1950, making it 76 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1993, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 14.3 meters (47 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 62 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 26.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BETHEL ROAD compares
Live comparison across Texas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1950
- Last Reconstructed
- 1993
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 14.3 m (47 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.8 m (16 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 62 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 180710AA0238001
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
How to read this record
BETHEL ROAD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare BETHEL ROAD against other structures in Ellis and across Texas. Texas bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for BETHEL ROAD?
BETHEL ROAD in Ellis, Texas has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BETHEL ROAD inspected?
BETHEL ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 62 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BETHEL ROAD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for BETHEL ROAD?
BETHEL ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 26.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining BETHEL ROAD?
BETHEL ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is BETHEL ROAD and does age affect safety?
BETHEL ROAD was built in 1950, making it 76 years old and last reconstructed in 1993.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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