US Bridges

FM 882 over Elm Creek

Good

Bee County, Texas · 2.8 MI W of SH 72 · Structure no. 160130099104009

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,080
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 882 over Elm Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying FM 882 over Elm Creek in Bee County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 1,080 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,510 by 2033. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesFM 882
CrossesElm Creek
Location2.8 MI W of SH 72
RouteState Highway 882
StateTexas
Coordinates28.6662, -98.04937
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,080 (2013)
Projected traffic1,510 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FM 882 over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 882 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FM 882 over Elm Creek carry?

About 1,080 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 882 over Elm Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 882 over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.