US Bridges

FM 4 over Tributary of Salt Creek

GoodPosted for load

Jack County, Texas · 0.4 MI S of FM 2210 · Structure no. 021200039107039

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
324
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 4 over Tributary of Salt Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 4 over Tributary of Salt Creek in Jack County, Texas. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 78 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 324 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesFM 4
CrossesTributary of Salt Creek
Location0.4 MI S of FM 2210
RouteState Highway 4
StateTexas
Coordinates33.05816, -98.23628
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2024)
Projected traffic550 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 4 over Tributary of Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is FM 4 over Tributary of 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 4 over Tributary of Salt Creek carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 4 over Tributary of Salt Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns FM 4 over Tributary of Salt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.