US Bridges

Louisiana Drive over Little Elm Creek

Fair

Taylor County, Texas · 0.5 Miles from Main Gate. · Structure no. AFTXFNWZ00521

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
121 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2016 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

Louisiana Drive over Little Elm Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Louisiana Drive over Little Elm Creek in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 240 by 2036. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLouisiana Drive
CrossesLittle Elm Creek
Location0.5 Miles from Main Gate.
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyTaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.42936, -99.80928
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length121 ft (37 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2016)
Projected traffic240 by 2036
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerAir Force
Maintained byAir Force
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$60,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Louisiana Drive over Little Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Louisiana Drive 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Louisiana Drive over Little Elm Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Louisiana Drive over Little Elm Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Louisiana Drive over Little Elm Creek?

It is owned by the Air Force.