US Bridges

FM 2268 over Salado Creek

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 0.25 MI S of T. Arnold RD · Structure no. 090140213601005

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
396 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
3,537
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2268 over Salado Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 2268 over Salado Creek in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 103 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 3,537 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,790 by 2035. The structure is 396 ft (120.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2268
CrossesSalado Creek
Location0.25 MI S of T. Arnold RD
RouteState Highway 2268
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.94399, -97.53724
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans18
Design loadUnknown
Structure length396 ft (120.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,537 (2017)
Projected traffic1,790 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2268 over Salado Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is FM 2268 over Salado 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 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2268 over Salado Creek carry?

About 3,537 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 2268 over Salado Creek?

The structure is 396 ft (120.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2268 over Salado Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.