US Bridges

CR 426 over Salt Creek

Good

Cottle County, Texas · 2.3 MI N of FM 1038 · Structure no. 250510AA0241001

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 426 over Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 426 over Salt Creek in Cottle 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 426
CrossesSalt Creek
Location2.3 MI N of FM 1038
RouteCounty Highway 426
StateTexas
Coordinates33.96147, -100.20489
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic15 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 426 over Salt Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 426 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 426 over Salt Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 426 over Salt Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR 426 over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.