US Bridges

Janke Loop over Elm Creek

Good

McLennan County, Texas · 0.25 MI SW of Gerald LN · Structure no. 091610AA0508003

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
61
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Janke Loop over Elm Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Janke Loop over Elm Creek in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 61 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2036. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJanke Loop
CrossesElm Creek
Location0.25 MI SW of Gerald LN
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.70557, -97.03536
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61 (2022)
Projected traffic140 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Janke Loop over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Janke Loop over 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Janke Loop over Elm Creek carry?

About 61 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Janke Loop over Elm Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Janke Loop over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.