US Bridges

SH 119 over Salt Creek

Fair

DeWitt County, Texas · 3.33 MI S of Karnes C/L · Structure no. 130620035903013

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,626
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 119 over Salt Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 119 over Salt Creek in DeWitt County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 2,626 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,960 by 2033. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 119
CrossesSalt Creek
Location3.33 MI S of Karnes C/L
RouteState Highway 119
CountyDeWitt County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.05345, -97.6081
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,626 (2023)
Projected traffic3,960 by 2033
Trucks21%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 119 over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 119 over Salt Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 119 over Salt Creek carry?

About 2,626 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SH 119 over Salt Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 119 over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.