FM 1116 over Salt Creek
FairGonzales County, Texas · 11.18 MI S of SH 97 · Structure no. 130900057304024
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 740
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1116 over Salt Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1116 over Salt Creek in Gonzales County, Texas. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 64 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 740 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,710 by 2033. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1116 over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is FM 1116 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does FM 1116 over Salt Creek carry?
About 740 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FM 1116 over Salt Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1116 over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.