US Bridges

Lake Rd. over Elliott Lake

Good

Bowie County, Texas · Elliott Lake Spillway · Structure no. DAPAMCRIV00003B

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
331 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Lake Rd. over Elliott Lake is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lake Rd. over Elliott Lake in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2046. The structure is 331 ft (101 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLake Rd.
CrossesElliott Lake
LocationElliott Lake Spillway
StateTexas
Coordinates33.38025, -94.26222
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length331 ft (101 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic120 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake Rd. over Elliott Lake built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Rd. over Elliott Lake 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lake Rd. over Elliott Lake carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Lake Rd. over Elliott Lake?

The structure is 331 ft (101 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Rd. over Elliott Lake?

It is owned by the Army.