SH 80 over Elm Creek
GoodKarnes County, Texas · 5.5 MI NE of SH 119 · Structure no. 161290034803005
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Good
- 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 is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 80 over Elm Creek 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 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 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 11.8 mi (19 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 80 over Elm Creek 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 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does SH 80 over Elm Creek carry?
About 2,567 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 49% are trucks.
How long is SH 80 over Elm Creek?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns SH 80 over Elm Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.