SH 53 over Big Elm Creek Relief
FairBell County, Texas · 1.10 MI E of FM 3117 · Structure no. 090140023201024
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 292 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,133
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 53 over Big Elm Creek Relief is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 53 over Big Elm Creek Relief in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 8,133 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,930 by 2035. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 53 over Big Elm Creek Relief built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 53 over Big Elm Creek Relief 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does SH 53 over Big Elm Creek Relief carry?
About 8,133 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SH 53 over Big Elm Creek Relief?
The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SH 53 over Big Elm Creek Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.