FM 1549 over Elm Creek
GoodAtascosa County, Texas · 6.20 MI NW of SH 97 · Structure no. 150070143101003
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 302
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1549 over Elm Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1549 over Elm Creek in Atascosa County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 70 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 302 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2033. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1549 over Elm Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is FM 1549 over Elm Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does FM 1549 over Elm Creek carry?
About 302 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is FM 1549 over Elm Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1549 over Elm Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.