US Bridges

FM 2843 over Salado Creek

Good

Bell County, Texas · 3.60 MI SW of IH 35 · Structure no. 090140287001003

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
264 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,816
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2843 over Salado Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2843 over Salado Creek in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,816 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,980 by 2033. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2843
CrossesSalado Creek
Location3.60 MI SW of IH 35
RouteState Highway 2843
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.91534, -97.59751
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,816 (2022)
Projected traffic1,980 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2843 over Salado Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2843 over Salado Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2843 over Salado Creek carry?

About 2,816 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FM 2843 over Salado Creek?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2843 over Salado Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.