US Bridges

S 7th ST over Little Elm Creek

Fair

Taylor County, Texas · 0.65 MI E of Spur 312 · Structure no. 082210B24328001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,271
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 7th ST over Little Elm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S 7th ST over Little Elm Creek in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 4,271 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,255 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS 7th ST
CrossesLittle Elm Creek
Location0.65 MI E of Spur 312
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.44413, -99.79784
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,271 (2020)
Projected traffic10,255 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 S 7th ST over Little Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 7th ST over Little 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 S 7th ST over Little Elm Creek carry?

About 4,271 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S 7th ST over Little Elm Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns S 7th ST over Little Elm Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.