US Bridges

Armstrong Road over Salado Creek

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 1.35 MI S of FM 1123 · Structure no. 090140AA0497001

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
300 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
346
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Armstrong Road over Salado Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Armstrong Road over Salado Creek in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 56 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 346 vehicles a day, projected to reach 175 by 2026. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesArmstrong Road
CrossesSalado Creek
Location1.35 MI S of FM 1123
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.97097, -97.45208
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+3 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic346 (2020)
Projected traffic175 by 2026
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Armstrong Road over Salado Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Armstrong Road 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Armstrong Road over Salado Creek carry?

About 346 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Armstrong Road over Salado Creek?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Armstrong Road over Salado Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.