US Bridges

N ST Joseph Road over North Elm Creek

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 0.30 MI N of FM 485 · Structure no. 090140AA0257001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N ST Joseph Road over North Elm Creek is a steel other carrying N ST Joseph Road over North Elm Creek in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 27 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2035. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesN ST Joseph Road
CrossesNorth Elm Creek
Location0.30 MI N of FM 485
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.03721, -97.12091
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27 (2020)
Projected traffic100 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$375,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N ST Joseph Road over North Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is N ST Joseph Road over North 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does N ST Joseph Road over North Elm Creek carry?

About 27 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is N ST Joseph Road over North Elm Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns N ST Joseph Road over North Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.