US Bridges

CR 119 over South Elm Creek

Fair

Milam County, Texas · 1.95 MI W of FM 2269 · Structure no. 171660AA0212003

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 119 over South Elm Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 119 over South Elm Creek in Milam County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2035. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 119
CrossesSouth Elm Creek
Location1.95 MI W of FM 2269
RouteCounty Highway 119
StateTexas
Coordinates30.91234, -97.10373
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2015)
Projected traffic50 by 2035
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 119 over South Elm Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 119 over South 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 CR 119 over South Elm Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 119 over South Elm Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 119 over South Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.