US Bridges

Salt Crk RD Pct 3 over West Salt Creek

Good

Jack County, Texas · 4.80 Mi. S. from US 380 · Structure no. 021200AA0243005

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salt Crk RD Pct 3 over West Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Salt Crk RD Pct 3 over West Salt Creek in Jack County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesSalt Crk RD Pct 3
CrossesWest Salt Creek
Location4.80 Mi. S. from US 380
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.12015, -98.30233
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic110 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Salt Crk RD Pct 3 over West Salt Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Salt Crk RD Pct 3 over West 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 Salt Crk RD Pct 3 over West Salt Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Salt Crk RD Pct 3 over West Salt Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Salt Crk RD Pct 3 over West Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.