US Bridges

Clark Street over Big Elm Creek Branch

Good

Falls County, Texas · 0.15 MI W of SH 6 · Structure no. 090740B00180001

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clark Street over Big Elm Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Clark Street over Big Elm Creek Branch in Falls County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2037. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesClark Street
CrossesBig Elm Creek Branch
Location0.15 MI W of SH 6
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.31172, -96.87733
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2015)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$208,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clark Street over Big Elm Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clark Street over Big Elm Creek Branch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Clark Street over Big Elm Creek Branch carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Clark Street over Big Elm Creek Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Clark Street over Big Elm Creek Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.