US Bridges

FM 600 over Elm Creek

Fair

Jones County, Texas · 7.65 MI S of US 180 · Structure no. 081280203202004

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
225 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
728
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 600 over Elm Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 600 over Elm Creek in Jones County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 728 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 890 by 2033. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 600
CrossesElm Creek
Location7.65 MI S of US 180
RouteState Highway 600
CountyJones County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.6632, -99.67808
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic728 (2020)
Projected traffic890 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FM 600 over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 600 over Elm Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does FM 600 over Elm Creek carry?

About 728 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is FM 600 over Elm Creek?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FM 600 over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.