SH 21 over Branch of Elm Creek
GoodHays County, Texas · 2.9 MI W of US 183 · Structure no. 141060047102113
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Other
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15,706
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 21 over Branch of Elm Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying SH 21 over Branch of Elm Creek in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 2016 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 15,706 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,014 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 21 over Branch of Elm Creek built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is SH 21 over Branch of 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does SH 21 over Branch of Elm Creek carry?
About 15,706 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SH 21 over Branch of Elm Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns SH 21 over Branch of Elm Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.