US Bridges

FM 1038 over Salt Creek

Good

Cottle County, Texas · 5.92 MI SE of US 83 · Structure no. 250510076001010

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
173
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1038 over Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1038 over Salt Creek in Cottle County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 173 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFM 1038
CrossesSalt Creek
Location5.92 MI SE of US 83
RouteState Highway 1038
CountyCottle County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.94234, -100.27247
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic173 (2020)
Projected traffic500 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 1038 over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1038 over Salt Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1038 over Salt Creek carry?

About 173 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 1038 over Salt Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1038 over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.