FM 2273 over Elm Creek
FairBrown County, Texas · 0.35 MI W of US 183 · Structure no. 230250210601004
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 941
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 2273 over Elm Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 2273 over Elm Creek in Brown 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 941 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,010 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 FM 2273 over Elm Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 2273 over 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does FM 2273 over Elm Creek carry?
About 941 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is FM 2273 over Elm Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns FM 2273 over Elm Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.