Upper Elgin Riv RD over Dry Creek
FairBastrop County, Texas · 2.6 MI NE of FM 969 · Structure no. 140110AA0127001
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 398
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Upper Elgin Riv RD over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Upper Elgin Riv RD over Dry Creek in Bastrop County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 398 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 114 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Upper Elgin Riv RD over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Upper Elgin Riv RD over Dry Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does Upper Elgin Riv RD over Dry Creek carry?
About 398 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Upper Elgin Riv RD over Dry Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Upper Elgin Riv RD over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.