US Bridges

Elk Road over Tradinghouse Creek Trib

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 3.70 MI E of FM 2491 · Structure no. 091610AA0841006

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
194
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elk Road over Tradinghouse Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Elk Road over Tradinghouse Creek Trib in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 5 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 194 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2036. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesElk Road
CrossesTradinghouse Creek Trib
Location3.70 MI E of FM 2491
RouteCounty Highway 211
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.61695, -96.93541
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic194 (2020)
Projected traffic390 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$208,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elk Road over Tradinghouse Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elk Road over Tradinghouse Creek Trib 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 2024.

How much traffic does Elk Road over Tradinghouse Creek Trib carry?

About 194 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Elk Road over Tradinghouse Creek Trib?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Elk Road over Tradinghouse Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.