FM 638 over Trib of Elm Creek
GoodLimestone County, Texas · 0.75 MI S of FM 27 · Structure no. 091470099602003
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 207
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 638 over Trib of Elm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 638 over Trib of Elm Creek in Limestone County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 75 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 207 vehicles a day, roughly 57% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 FM 638 over Trib of Elm Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is FM 638 over Trib of 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 2024.
How much traffic does FM 638 over Trib of Elm Creek carry?
About 207 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 57% are trucks.
How long is FM 638 over Trib of Elm Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns FM 638 over Trib of Elm Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.