US Bridges

FM 308 over Elm Creek

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 1.9 MI SW of FM 2311 · Structure no. 091610083404020

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
125 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,756
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 308 over Elm Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 308 over Elm Creek in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 72 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 1,756 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,460 by 2037. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 308
CrossesElm Creek
Location1.9 MI SW of FM 2311
RouteState Highway 308
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.71493, -97.04304
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,756 (2017)
Projected traffic2,460 by 2037
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$800,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 308 over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is FM 308 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 308 over Elm Creek carry?

About 1,756 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is FM 308 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 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 308 over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.