US Bridges

Elm Street over Town Branch

FairPosted for load

Madison County, Texas · 0.3 MI S of US 190 · Structure no. 171540B00100001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
549
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elm Street over Town Branch is a steel other carrying Elm Street over Town Branch in Madison County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 549 vehicles a day, projected to reach 690 by 2028. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesElm Street
CrossesTown Branch
Location0.3 MI S of US 190
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMadison County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.94509, -95.91249
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length81 ft (24.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic549 (2022)
Projected traffic690 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$254,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elm Street over Town Branch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elm Street over Town Branch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Elm Street over Town Branch carry?

About 549 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Elm Street over Town Branch?

The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Elm Street over Town Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.