US Bridges

Rebecca Lane over Elm Creek

Good

Taylor County, Texas · 1.60 MI W of FM 89 · Structure no. 082210B23804009

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,082
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rebecca Lane over Elm Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rebecca Lane over Elm Creek in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 7,082 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,691 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRebecca Lane
CrossesElm Creek
Location1.60 MI W of FM 89
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.39507, -99.79007
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,082 (2023)
Projected traffic15,691 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Rebecca Lane over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rebecca Lane 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Rebecca Lane over Elm Creek carry?

About 7,082 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Rebecca Lane over Elm Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Rebecca Lane over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.