Cut-off Rd
Carrying Cut-off Rd over Smith Creek Tributary
0.1 MI S OF SH 34, Ellis, Texas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: Cut-off Rd
The Cut-off Rd bridge in Ellis, Texas carries Cut-off Rd over Smith Creek Tributary. It was built in 1993, making it 33 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2000, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 29.6 meters (97 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 82 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 7/9, 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 32.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How Cut-off Rd 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1993
- Last Reconstructed
- 2000
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 29.6 m (97 ft)
- Deck Width
- 5.5 m (18 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 82 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 180710AA0475001
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
How to read this record
Cut-off Rd 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 Cut-off Rd 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 Cut-off Rd?
Cut-off Rd in Ellis, Texas has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is Cut-off Rd inspected?
Cut-off Rd'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 82 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Cut-off Rd 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 Cut-off Rd?
Cut-off Rd has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining Cut-off Rd?
Cut-off Rd is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is Cut-off Rd and does age affect safety?
Cut-off Rd was built in 1993, making it 33 years old and last reconstructed in 2000.
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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