US Bridges

Salt Creek R Pct 3 over Cottonwood Creek

Good

Jack County, Texas · 2.0 Mi. S. from US 380 · Structure no. 021200AA0243002

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 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 1946, so it is 79 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2031. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 17 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
Location2.0 Mi. S. from US 380
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJack County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.14606, -98.32504
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is Salt Creek R Pct 3 over Cottonwood 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 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 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Salt Creek R Pct 3 over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.