US Bridges

CR 116 over South Elm Creek

FairPosted for load

Milam County, Texas · 3.3 MI N of US 190 · Structure no. 171660AA0220002

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 116 over South Elm Creek is a steel other carrying CR 116 over South Elm Creek in Milam County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 9 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2035. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 116
CrossesSouth Elm Creek
Location3.3 MI N of US 190
RouteCounty Highway 116
CountyMilam County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.93001, -97.13448
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9 (2022)
Projected traffic40 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 116 over South Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 116 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 116 over South Elm Creek carry?

About 9 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 116 over South Elm Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 116 over South Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.