US Bridges

FM 2458 over Salt Branch

Fair

Garza County, Texas · 0.7 MI E of US 84 · Structure no. 050860276701001

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
332
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2458 over Salt Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2458 over Salt Branch in Garza County, Texas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 60 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 332 vehicles a day, roughly 94% of them trucks, projected to reach 465 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2458
CrossesSalt Branch
Location0.7 MI E of US 84
RouteState Highway 2458
CountyGarza County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.04854, -101.19463
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic332 (2022)
Projected traffic465 by 2042
Trucks94%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FM 2458 over Salt Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is FM 2458 over Salt Branch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2458 over Salt Branch carry?

About 332 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 94% are trucks.

How long is FM 2458 over Salt Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 2458 over Salt Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.