US Bridges

US 83 SB FR over Elm Creek Relief

Good

Taylor County, Texas · 1.20 MI S of FM 2404 · Structure no. 082210003306068

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
990
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 SB FR over Elm Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying US 83 SB FR over Elm Creek Relief in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 64 years old, older 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 990 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,390 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 83 SB FR
CrossesElm Creek Relief
Location1.20 MI S of FM 2404
RouteU.S. Route 83
StateTexas
Coordinates32.48681, -99.76702
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic990 (2013)
Projected traffic1,390 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 83 SB FR over Elm Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is US 83 SB FR over Elm Creek Relief 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 83 SB FR over Elm Creek Relief carry?

About 990 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 83 SB FR over Elm Creek Relief?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 SB FR over Elm Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.