US Bridges

Elm Grove Road over Lampasas River

Good

Bell County, Texas · 1.55 MI S of FM 436 · Structure no. 090140AA0681001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
322 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
452
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elm Grove Road over Lampasas River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elm Grove Road over Lampasas River in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 452 vehicles a day, projected to reach 285 by 2026. The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesElm Grove Road
CrossesLampasas River
Location1.55 MI S of FM 436
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.01374, -97.46272
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length322 ft (98.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic452 (2015)
Projected traffic285 by 2026
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$741,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elm Grove Road over Lampasas River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elm Grove Road over Lampasas River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Elm Grove Road over Lampasas River carry?

About 452 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Elm Grove Road over Lampasas River?

The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Elm Grove Road over Lampasas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.