US Bridges

CR 120 - Pct 4 over Salt Creek

Good

Erath County, Texas · 0.25 MI E of SH 108 · Structure no. 020730AA0120001

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
173
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 120 - Pct 4 over Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 120 - Pct 4 over Salt Creek in Erath 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 173 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2036. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 120 - Pct 4
CrossesSalt Creek
Location0.25 MI E of SH 108
RouteCounty Highway 120
StateTexas
Coordinates32.47166, -98.35622
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic173 (2024)
Projected traffic260 by 2036
Trucks5%
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 CR 120 - Pct 4 over Salt Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 120 - Pct 4 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 120 - Pct 4 over Salt Creek carry?

About 173 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 120 - Pct 4 over Salt Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 120 - Pct 4 over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.