FM 481 over Elm Creek
FairMaverick County, Texas · 11.3 MI NE of US 57 · Structure no. 221590159003021
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 300 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 878
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 481 over Elm Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 481 over Elm Creek in Maverick County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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.
It carries about 878 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,680 by 2033. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 481 over Elm Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 481 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does FM 481 over Elm Creek carry?
About 878 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FM 481 over Elm Creek?
The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns FM 481 over Elm Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.