US Bridges

North 1st ST over Elm Creek

Fair

Taylor County, Texas · 0.15 MI E of Leggett ST · Structure no. 082210B13260001

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,598
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North 1st ST over Elm Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying North 1st ST over Elm Creek in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 15,598 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,518 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNorth 1st ST
CrossesElm Creek
Location0.15 MI E of Leggett ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.45126, -99.76906
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width72 ft (22 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,598 (2023)
Projected traffic10,518 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 North 1st ST over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is North 1st 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 North 1st ST over Elm Creek carry?

About 15,598 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is North 1st ST over Elm Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns North 1st ST over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.