US Bridges

FM 1322 over Salt Branch

Good

Caldwell County, Texas · 1.3 MI E of US 183 · Structure no. 140280137502007

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1322 over Salt Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1322 over Salt Branch in Caldwell County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,290 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFM 1322
CrossesSalt Branch
Location1.3 MI E of US 183
RouteState Highway 1322
StateTexas
Coordinates29.67643, -97.62481
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2020)
Projected traffic1,290 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FM 1322 over Salt Branch built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1322 over Salt Branch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1322 over Salt Branch carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 1322 over Salt Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1322 over Salt Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.