Nichols RD over Elbow Creek
GoodHoward County, Texas · 0.9 MI S of FM 818 · Structure no. 081150AA0214001
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 64
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nichols RD over Elbow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nichols 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 64 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nichols RD over Elbow Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nichols 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 Nichols RD over Elbow Creek carry?
About 64 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Nichols RD over Elbow Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Nichols RD over Elbow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.