US Bridges

Leggett ST over Elm Creek

Fair

Taylor County, Texas · 0.2 MI N of Loop 355 · Structure no. 082210B12521001

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,293
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leggett ST over Elm Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Leggett ST over Elm Creek in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 5 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 3,293 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,610 by 2040. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLeggett ST
CrossesElm Creek
Location0.2 MI N of Loop 355
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.45409, -99.76879
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,293 (2020)
Projected traffic4,610 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Leggett ST over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Leggett ST 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Leggett ST over Elm Creek carry?

About 3,293 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Leggett ST over Elm Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Leggett ST over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.