US Bridges

FM 882 over Elm Creek

Good

Karnes County, Texas · 1.3 MI W of FM 626 · Structure no. 161290099101008

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
488
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 882 over Elm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 882 over Elm Creek in Karnes County, Texas. It was built in 1959, 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 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 488 vehicles a day, roughly 78% of them trucks, projected to reach 683 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 882
CrossesElm Creek
Location1.3 MI W of FM 626
RouteState Highway 882
StateTexas
Coordinates28.7225, -98.01984
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic488 (2022)
Projected traffic683 by 2042
Trucks78%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 882 over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 882 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 FM 882 over Elm Creek carry?

About 488 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 78% are trucks.

How long is FM 882 over Elm Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 882 over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.