US Bridges

South 14th ST over Elm Creek

Fair

Taylor County, Texas · 0.8 MI NE of US 83 · Structure no. 082210B24377001

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,285
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South 14th ST over Elm Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying South 14th ST over Elm Creek in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 90 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 18,285 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,921 by 2040. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSouth 14th ST
CrossesElm Creek
Location0.8 MI NE of US 83
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.43234, -99.77503
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,285 (2020)
Projected traffic22,921 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 SystemYes

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 South 14th ST over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is South 14th 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 South 14th ST over Elm Creek carry?

About 18,285 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is South 14th ST over Elm Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns South 14th ST over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.