FM 638 over Elm Slough
GoodLimestone County, Texas · 2.25 MI NW of FM 27 · Structure no. 091470099602008
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 245
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 638 over Elm Slough is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 638 over Elm Slough in Limestone County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 245 vehicles a day, roughly 60% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2038. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 FM 638 over Elm Slough built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 638 over Elm Slough 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 Elm Slough carry?
About 245 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 60% are trucks.
How long is FM 638 over Elm Slough?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM 638 over Elm Slough?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.