Elm Street over Town Creek
FairParker County, Texas · 0.3 MI N of US 80-180 · Structure no. 021840B00255001
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,787
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elm Street over Town Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elm Street over Town Creek in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5,787 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,042 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elm Street over Town Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elm Street over Town 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Elm Street over Town Creek carry?
About 5,787 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Elm Street over Town Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Elm Street over Town Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.