US Bridges

Longshore RD over Elbow Creek

Good

Howard County, Texas · 1.1 MI S of RM 33 · Structure no. 081150AA0209001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
112
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Longshore RD over Elbow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Longshore RD over Elbow Creek in Howard County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 112 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 157 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLongshore RD
CrossesElbow Creek
Location1.1 MI S of RM 33
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHoward County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.15488, -101.47529
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2020)
Projected traffic157 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$75,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Longshore RD over Elbow Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Longshore RD over Elbow 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Longshore RD over Elbow Creek carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Longshore RD over Elbow Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Longshore RD over Elbow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.