US Bridges

RM 1431 over Elm Creek

Good

Burnet County, Texas · 5.55 MI W of US 281 · Structure no. 140270137804017

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,629
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 1431 over Elm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RM 1431 over Elm Creek in Burnet County, Texas. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 58 years old, older 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 10,629 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,870 by 2033. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesRM 1431
CrossesElm Creek
Location5.55 MI W of US 281
RouteState Highway 1431
CountyBurnet County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.6033, -98.35885
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width59 ft (17.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,629 (2020)
Projected traffic11,870 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RM 1431 over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is RM 1431 over Elm Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RM 1431 over Elm Creek carry?

About 10,629 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RM 1431 over Elm Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns RM 1431 over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.