SH 80 over Elm Creek Relief
FairKarnes County, Texas · 5.6 MI NE of SH 119 · Structure no. 161290034803004
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 114 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,567
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 80 over Elm Creek Relief is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 80 over Elm Creek Relief in Karnes County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 95 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 2,567 vehicles a day, roughly 49% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,594 by 2042. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 80 over Elm Creek Relief built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is SH 80 over Elm Creek Relief 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 2024.
How much traffic does SH 80 over Elm Creek Relief carry?
About 2,567 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 49% are trucks.
How long is SH 80 over Elm Creek Relief?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns SH 80 over Elm Creek Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.