US Bridges

Elk Drive over Trib to Shannon Creek

Good

Johnson County, Texas · 50 Ft N of SH 174 · Structure no. 021270DD1045001

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,286
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elk Drive over Trib to Shannon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Elk Drive over Trib to Shannon Creek in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 35 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 4,286 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,930 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesElk Drive
CrossesTrib to Shannon Creek
Location50 Ft N of SH 174
RouteCity Street 731
StateTexas
Coordinates32.52501, -97.34449
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy7: Better than 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,286 (2020)
Projected traffic8,930 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elk Drive over Trib to Shannon Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Elk Drive over Trib to Shannon 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Elk Drive over Trib to Shannon Creek carry?

About 4,286 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Elk Drive over Trib to Shannon Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Elk Drive over Trib to Shannon Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.