US Bridges

Leo Nelson RD over Salt Creek

Fair

DeWitt County, Texas · 0.50 MI S of Slat Crk Cem · Structure no. 130620AA0114001

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leo Nelson RD over Salt Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Leo Nelson RD over Salt Creek in DeWitt County, Texas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLeo Nelson RD
CrossesSalt Creek
Location0.50 MI S of Slat Crk Cem
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDeWitt County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.08497, -97.62675
Functional classRural 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2022)
Projected traffic100 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Leo Nelson RD over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Leo Nelson RD 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Leo Nelson RD over Salt Creek carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Leo Nelson RD over Salt Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Leo Nelson RD over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.