US Bridges

Old Anson RD over Elm Creek

Fair

Taylor County, Texas · 0.12 MI E of US 83 · Structure no. 082210B13460002

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
212 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,937
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Anson RD over Elm Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Anson RD over Elm Creek in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 1,937 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,006 by 2040. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesOld Anson RD
CrossesElm Creek
Location0.12 MI E of US 83
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.50094, -99.75396
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,937 (2023)
Projected traffic2,006 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Anson RD over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Anson RD 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 Old Anson RD over Elm Creek carry?

About 1,937 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Old Anson RD over Elm Creek?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Old Anson RD over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.