US Bridges

Upper Elgin Riv RD over Wilbarger Creek

Good

Bastrop County, Texas · 4.8 MI N of FM 969 · Structure no. 140110AA0127004

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
525
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Upper Elgin Riv RD over Wilbarger Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Upper Elgin Riv RD over Wilbarger 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 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 525 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 114 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUpper Elgin Riv RD
CrossesWilbarger Creek
Location4.8 MI N of FM 969
RouteCounty Highway 127
StateTexas
Coordinates30.28306, -97.44026
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (2020)
Projected traffic114 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Upper Elgin Riv RD over Wilbarger Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Upper Elgin Riv 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 Upper Elgin Riv RD over Wilbarger Creek carry?

About 525 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Upper Elgin Riv RD over Wilbarger Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Upper Elgin Riv RD over Wilbarger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.