US Bridges

Lower Elgin RD over Wilbarger Creek

Good

Bastrop County, Texas · 2.3 MI NE of FM 969 · Structure no. 140110AA0055002

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
282 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
459
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lower Elgin RD over Wilbarger Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lower Elgin RD over Wilbarger Creek in Bastrop County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 459 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 459 by 2042. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLower Elgin RD
CrossesWilbarger Creek
Location2.3 MI NE of FM 969
RouteCounty Highway 55
StateTexas
Coordinates30.22247, -97.40948
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic459 (2020)
Projected traffic459 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lower Elgin RD over Wilbarger Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lower Elgin RD over Wilbarger 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Lower Elgin RD over Wilbarger Creek carry?

About 459 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lower Elgin RD over Wilbarger Creek?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lower Elgin RD over Wilbarger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.