FM 86 over Salt Branch
FairCaldwell County, Texas · 0.8 MI NE of US 183 · Structure no. 140280057102018
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 86 over Salt Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 86 over Salt Branch in Caldwell County, Texas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 90 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,335 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 86 over Salt Branch built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is FM 86 over Salt 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does FM 86 over Salt Branch carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is FM 86 over Salt Branch?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns FM 86 over Salt Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.