US Bridges

SH 119 over Little Salt Creek

Good

DeWitt County, Texas · 4.89 MI S of Karnes C/L · Structure no. 130620035903015

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,626
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 119 over Little Salt Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 119 over Little Salt Creek in DeWitt County, Texas. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 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 2,626 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,960 by 2033. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSH 119
CrossesLittle Salt Creek
Location4.89 MI S of Karnes C/L
RouteState Highway 119
StateTexas
Coordinates29.04304, -97.58527
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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 Little Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is SH 119 over Little 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 119 over Little Salt Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 119 over Little Salt Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SH 119 over Little Salt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.