US Bridges

Salt Creek R Pct 3 over Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Jack County, Texas · 1.67 Mi. S. from US 380 · Structure no. 021200AA0243001

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salt Creek R Pct 3 over Cottonwood Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Salt Creek R Pct 3 over Cottonwood Creek in Jack County, Texas. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2031. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSalt Creek R Pct 3
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location1.67 Mi. S. from US 380
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJack County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.15034, -98.3255
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic110 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$183,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Salt Creek R Pct 3 over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Salt Creek R Pct 3 over Cottonwood 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 Salt Creek R Pct 3 over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Salt Creek R Pct 3 over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Salt Creek R Pct 3 over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.