FM 8 over Elm Creek
FairEastland County, Texas · 2.45 MI W of SH 6 · Structure no. 230680055001023
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 246
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 8 over Elm Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FM 8 over Elm Creek in Eastland County, Texas. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 102 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 246 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2038. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 8 over Elm Creek built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is FM 8 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does FM 8 over Elm Creek carry?
About 246 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is FM 8 over Elm Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM 8 over Elm Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.