FM 2440 over Elm Creek
FairLee County, Texas · 1.7 MI E of SH 21 · Structure no. 141440229401001
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 125 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 741
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 2440 over Elm Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 2440 over Elm Creek in Lee County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 741 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 976 by 2039. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 FM 2440 over Elm Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 2440 over Elm 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does FM 2440 over Elm Creek carry?
About 741 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FM 2440 over Elm Creek?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns FM 2440 over Elm Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.