US Bridges

FM 1915 over South Elm Creek

Good

Milam County, Texas · 3.5 MI N of SH 36 · Structure no. 171660026207121

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
445
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1915 over South Elm Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying FM 1915 over South Elm Creek in Milam County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 445 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 623 by 2042. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesFM 1915
CrossesSouth Elm Creek
Location3.5 MI N of SH 36
RouteState Highway 1915
StateTexas
Coordinates30.92078, -97.11457
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length180 ft (54.9 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 traffic445 (2023)
Projected traffic623 by 2042
Trucks21%
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 South Elm Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1915 over South 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 South Elm Creek carry?

About 445 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is FM 1915 over South Elm Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1915 over South Elm Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.