US Bridges

CR 511 over East Elm Creek

Fair

Medina County, Texas · 2.2 MI E of Uvalde C/L · Structure no. 151630AA0130005

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
133
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 511 over East Elm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 511 over East Elm Creek in Medina County, Texas. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 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 133 vehicles a day, projected to reach 190 by 2035. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 511
CrossesEast Elm Creek
Location2.2 MI E of Uvalde C/L
RouteCounty Highway 511
CountyMedina County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.34283, -99.37824
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133 (2022)
Projected traffic190 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 511 over East Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 511 over East 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 511 over East Elm Creek carry?

About 133 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 511 over East Elm Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR 511 over East Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.