US Bridges

Salt Creek Road over Salt Creek

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 0.80 MI E of FM 2086 · Structure no. 090140AA0242001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salt Creek Road over Salt Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Salt Creek Road over Salt Creek in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2037. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSalt Creek Road
CrossesSalt Creek
Location0.80 MI E of FM 2086
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.06635, -97.19905
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2015)
Projected traffic40 by 2037
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$255,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Salt Creek Road over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Salt Creek Road over Salt 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Salt Creek Road over Salt Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Salt Creek Road over Salt Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Salt Creek Road over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.