US Bridges

Lp 265 over Salt Creek

Fair

Falls County, Texas · 0.80 MI SE of US 77 · Structure no. 090740020909484

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
685
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 265 over Salt Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lp 265 over Salt Creek in Falls County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 685 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 620 by 2033. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLp 265
CrossesSalt Creek
Location0.80 MI SE of US 77
RouteState Highway 265
CountyFalls County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.09495, -96.97472
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic685 (2023)
Projected traffic620 by 2033
Trucks13%
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

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 Lp 265 over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lp 265 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Lp 265 over Salt Creek carry?

About 685 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Lp 265 over Salt Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Lp 265 over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.