CR 171 over Elm Creek
GoodKarnes County, Texas · 0.85 MI W of FM 626 · Structure no. 161290AA0171001
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 55
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 171 over Elm Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 171 over Elm Creek in Karnes County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 CR 171 over Elm Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 171 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does CR 171 over Elm Creek carry?
About 55 vehicles per day (2015 count).
How long is CR 171 over Elm Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns CR 171 over Elm Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.