US Bridges

FM 514 over Elm Crk

Fair

Rains County, Texas · 2.30 MI E of SH 19 · Structure no. 011900072503007

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
243 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
960
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 514 over Elm Crk is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 514 over Elm Crk in Rains County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 960 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2033. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 514
CrossesElm Crk
Location2.30 MI E of SH 19
RouteState Highway 514
CountyRains County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.95026, -95.69141
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic960 (2020)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 514 over Elm Crk built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 514 over Elm Crk 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 514 over Elm Crk carry?

About 960 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 514 over Elm Crk?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 514 over Elm Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.