US Bridges

CR 128(SPRUCE Ave) over Salt Branch

Fair

Caldwell County, Texas · 0.37 MI NW of Myrtle Ave · Structure no. 140280C00400002

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
78
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 128(SPRUCE Ave) over Salt Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 128(SPRUCE Ave) over Salt Branch in Caldwell County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 78 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 78 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 128(SPRUCE Ave)
CrossesSalt Branch
Location0.37 MI NW of Myrtle Ave
RouteCity Street 128
StateTexas
Coordinates29.68729, -97.63978
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78 (2020)
Projected traffic78 by 2042
Trucks3%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 CR 128(SPRUCE Ave) over Salt Branch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 128(SPRUCE Ave) 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 128(SPRUCE Ave) over Salt Branch carry?

About 78 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 128(SPRUCE Ave) over Salt Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns CR 128(SPRUCE Ave) over Salt Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.