US Bridges

FM 1915 over Elm Creek

Good

Milam County, Texas · 5.4 MI N of SH 36 · Structure no. 171660026207050

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
121
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1915 over Elm Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying FM 1915 over Elm Creek in Milam County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 121 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 169 by 2042. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesFM 1915
CrossesElm Creek
Location5.4 MI N of SH 36
RouteState Highway 1915
StateTexas
Coordinates30.9474, -97.10446
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic121 (2023)
Projected traffic169 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 1915 over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1915 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1915 over Elm Creek carry?

About 121 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is FM 1915 over Elm Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1915 over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.