US Bridges

FM 765 over Elm Creek

Fair

McCulloch County, Texas · 0.30 MI E of US 283 · Structure no. 231600087006033

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
393
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 765 over Elm Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying FM 765 over Elm Creek in McCulloch County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 393 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 381 by 2038. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 765
CrossesElm Creek
Location0.30 MI E of US 283
RouteState Highway 765
CountyMcCulloch County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.39047, -99.36924
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic393 (2023)
Projected traffic381 by 2038
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 765 over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 765 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FM 765 over Elm Creek carry?

About 393 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FM 765 over Elm Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FM 765 over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.