SH 97 over Elm Creek
GoodLa Salle County, Texas · 2.30 MI E of IH 35 Bus · Structure no. 221420048301033
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,595
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 97 over Elm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 97 over Elm Creek in La Salle County, Texas. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 69 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 3,595 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,310 by 2036. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 97 over Elm Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is SH 97 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does SH 97 over Elm Creek carry?
About 3,595 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is SH 97 over Elm Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns SH 97 over Elm Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.