SH 53 over North Elm Creek

Fair Condition87 years old1,530 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyBell
Location0.10 Mi SW Of Falls C/l
CarriesSH 53
CrossesNorth Elm Creek
Coordinates31.06939, -97.13118

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignTee Beam
Total Length180.1 ft (54.9 m)
Max Span29.9 ft (9.1 m)
Deck Width42.3 ft (12.9 m)
Deck Area708.2 sq m
Main Spans6
Year Built1939 (reconstructed 1981)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,530 (2020)
Truck Traffic7%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection123
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number090140023201015

Nearby Bridges

SH 320 over North Elm Creek 0.7 mi Fair SH 53 over Little Pond Creek 1.9 mi Fair CR 389 over North Elm Creek 2.1 mi Good FM 485 over Trib Of Camp Creek 2.2 mi Good SH 53 over Cyclone Branch 2.3 mi Fair CR 372 over Little Pond Creek 2.3 mi Fair N ST Joseph Road over North Elm Creek 2.3 mi Fair CR 362 over Little Pond Creek 2.6 mi Good SH 53 over Possum Creek 2.9 mi Fair Cyclone Branch RD over Cyclone Creek 3.1 mi Fair