SH 53 over Big Elm Creek

Fair Condition65 years old8,133 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyBell
Location0.90 Mi E Of FM 3117
CarriesSH 53
CrossesBig Elm Creek
Coordinates31.06676, -97.24704

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length240.2 ft (73.2 m)
Max Span40.0 ft (12.2 m)
Deck Width45.6 ft (13.9 m)
Deck Area1017.5 sq m
Main Spans6
Year Built1961

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic8,133 (2023)
Truck Traffic8%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection223
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number090140023201023

Nearby Bridges

SH 53 over Big Elm Creek Relief 0.2 mi Fair SH 53 over Cottonwood Creek 0.7 mi Fair E Little Flock RD over Big Elm Creek 0.8 mi Fair SH 53 over Cottonwood Creek Relief 0.8 mi Good FM 3117 over Little Elm Creek 1.5 mi Fair Little Flock Road over Cottonwood Creek 1.5 mi Good Oscar Spur over Little Elm Creek 1.5 mi Good SH 53 over Janak Creek 1.5 mi Fair FM 2086 over Big Elm Creek 2.0 mi Fair FM 3117 over Bug Branch 2.2 mi Good