FM 796 over Elm Creek
FairBee County, Texas · 3.3 MI S of US 59 · Structure no. 160130111801002
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 463
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 796 over Elm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 796 over Elm Creek in Bee County, Texas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 6 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 463 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 710 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 796 over Elm Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 796 over Elm 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does FM 796 over Elm Creek carry?
About 463 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.
How long is FM 796 over Elm Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM 796 over Elm Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.