US Bridges

FM 1235 over Elm Creek

Good

Taylor County, Texas · 0.65 MI N of FM 89 · Structure no. 082210066304021

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
277
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1235 over Elm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1235 over Elm Creek in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 49 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 277 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2033. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1235
CrossesElm Creek
Location0.65 MI N of FM 89
RouteState Highway 1235
CountyTaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.30148, -99.82565
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic277 (2020)
Projected traffic360 by 2033
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1235 over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is FM 1235 over Elm Creek 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 FM 1235 over Elm Creek carry?

About 277 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is FM 1235 over Elm Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1235 over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.