US Bridges

Milam RD @ FM 485 over Trib of Big Elm CR

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 0.01 MI W of FM 485 · Structure no. 090140213301002

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,430
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Milam RD @ FM 485 over Trib of Big Elm CR is a concrete culvert carrying Milam RD @ FM 485 over Trib of Big Elm CR in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 1,430 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,080 by 2030. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMilam RD @ FM 485
CrossesTrib of Big Elm CR
Location0.01 MI W of FM 485
RouteState Highway 485
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.9797, -97.10094
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,430 (2011)
Projected traffic2,080 by 2030
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$261,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Milam RD @ FM 485 over Trib of Big Elm CR built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Milam RD @ FM 485 over Trib of Big Elm CR 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Milam RD @ FM 485 over Trib of Big Elm CR carry?

About 1,430 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Milam RD @ FM 485 over Trib of Big Elm CR?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Milam RD @ FM 485 over Trib of Big Elm CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.