US Bridges

SH 108 over Salt Creek

Good

Erath County, Texas · 3.90 Mi. S. of IH 20 · Structure no. 020730034303127

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
835
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 108 over Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 108 over Salt Creek in Erath County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 835 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2035. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

CarriesSH 108
CrossesSalt Creek
Location3.90 Mi. S. of IH 20
RouteState Highway 108
StateTexas
Coordinates32.45853, -98.36098
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic835 (2020)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 108 over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 108 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 108 over Salt Creek carry?

About 835 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 108 over Salt Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 108 over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.