US Bridges

FM 600 over Elm Creek

Fair

Jones County, Texas · 0.10 MI S of FM 3034 · Structure no. 081280203203006

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
232 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,122
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 600 over Elm Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 600 over Elm Creek in Jones County, Texas. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 66 years old, older 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 2,122 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,900 by 2033. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 600
CrossesElm Creek
Location0.10 MI S of FM 3034
RouteState Highway 600
CountyJones County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.52425, -99.71723
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,122 (2020)
Projected traffic2,900 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
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 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

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 2,122 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is FM 600 over Elm Creek?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FM 600 over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.