US Bridges

FM 2676 over Elm Creek

Good

Medina County, Texas · 9.1 MI E of SH 173 · Structure no. 151630264901005

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
89 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
1,281
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2676 over Elm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2676 over Elm Creek in Medina County, Texas. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 46 years old, older 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 1,281 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,070 by 2033. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2676
CrossesElm Creek
Location9.1 MI E of SH 173
RouteState Highway 2676
CountyMedina County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.42428, -99.02189
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,281 (2020)
Projected traffic1,070 by 2033
Trucks12%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FM 2676 over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is FM 2676 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2676 over Elm Creek carry?

About 1,281 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 2676 over Elm Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2676 over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.