US Bridges

Elm Pass RD over Verde Creek

Fair

Kerr County, Texas · 0.34 MI S of FM 480 · Structure no. 151330AA0272001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
125 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
763
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elm Pass RD over Verde Creek is a concrete slab carrying Elm Pass RD over Verde Creek in Kerr County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 763 vehicles a day, projected to reach 800 by 2032. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesElm Pass RD
CrossesVerde Creek
Location0.34 MI S of FM 480
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKerr County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.92849, -99.03698
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic763 (2020)
Projected traffic800 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$293,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elm Pass RD over Verde Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elm Pass RD over Verde 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 Elm Pass RD over Verde Creek carry?

About 763 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Elm Pass RD over Verde Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Elm Pass RD over Verde Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.