Old HWY 81 over Big Elm Creek

Fair Condition105 years old399 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyBell
Location1.45 Mi N Of W Main ST
CarriesOld HWY 81
CrossesBig Elm Creek
Coordinates31.22829, -97.29621

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignTruss - Thru
Total Length115.2 ft (35.1 m)
Max Span69.9 ft (21.3 m)
Deck Width19.7 ft (6 m)
Deck Area210.6 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1921

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic399 (2020)
Truck Traffic1%
Lanes On Bridge1

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionDecember 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is eligible for the National Register
Structure Number090140AA0172001

Nearby Bridges

IH 35 Sbfr over Big Elm Creek 0.2 mi Good IH 35 Sbml over Big Elm Creek 0.3 mi Fair IH 35 Nbml over Big Elm Creek 0.3 mi Good IH 35 over Trib. Of Kings Branch 0.3 mi Good IH 35 Nbfr over Big Elm Creek 0.3 mi Good IH 35 Sbml over North Troy RD 0.7 mi Good IH 35 Nbml over North Troy RD 0.7 mi Good IH 35 Sbml over Big Elm Road 0.8 mi Fair IH 35 Nbml over Big Elm Road 0.8 mi Good IH 35 Ml And Fr over Carpenter Creek 0.9 mi Good