US Bridges

FM 89 over Elm Creek

Fair

Taylor County, Texas · 3.65 MI E of US 277 · Structure no. 082210069901015

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
332
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 89 over Elm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 89 over Elm Creek in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 56 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 332 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2033. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 89
CrossesElm Creek
Location3.65 MI E of US 277
RouteState Highway 89
CountyTaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.23236, -99.93093
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic332 (2020)
Projected traffic450 by 2033
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 FM 89 over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is FM 89 over 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FM 89 over Elm Creek carry?

About 332 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is FM 89 over Elm Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 89 over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.