US Bridges

Solana Ranch Road over Salado Creek Branch

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 0.60 MI W Prairie Dell Ch · Structure no. 090140AA0449001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
115
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Solana Ranch Road over Salado Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Solana Ranch Road over Salado Creek Branch in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 115 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2033. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSolana Ranch Road
CrossesSalado Creek Branch
Location0.60 MI W Prairie Dell Ch
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.88974, -97.58647
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2020)
Projected traffic80 by 2033
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Solana Ranch Road over Salado Creek Branch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Solana Ranch Road over Salado Creek Branch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Solana Ranch Road over Salado Creek Branch carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Solana Ranch Road over Salado Creek Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Solana Ranch Road over Salado Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.