US Bridges

Garfield RD over Salt Creek

Good

DeWitt County, Texas · 5.85 MI W of FM 2980 · Structure no. 130620AA0247002

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garfield RD over Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Garfield RD over Salt Creek in DeWitt County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 180 vehicles a day, projected to reach 41 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGarfield RD
CrossesSalt Creek
Location5.85 MI W of FM 2980
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.01629, -97.58221
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2022)
Projected traffic41 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Garfield RD over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garfield RD 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Garfield RD over Salt Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Garfield RD over Salt Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Garfield RD over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.