S 7th Street over Elm Creek
FairTaylor County, Texas · 1.0 MI E of US 83 · Structure no. 082210B24328002
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 110 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,027
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
S 7th Street over Elm Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S 7th Street over Elm Creek in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 6,027 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,085 by 2040. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S 7th Street over Elm Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is S 7th Street 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 S 7th Street over Elm Creek carry?
About 6,027 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is S 7th Street over Elm Creek?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns S 7th Street over Elm Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.