FM 81 over Salt Creek
GoodKarnes County, Texas · 6.5 MI SE of SH 80 · Structure no. 161290069101018
- Built
- 2024
- 1 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 180 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 81 over Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 81 over Salt Creek in Karnes County, Texas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,340 by 2040. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 81 over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 81 over 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does FM 81 over Salt Creek carry?
About 3,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 46% are trucks.
How long is FM 81 over Salt Creek?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns FM 81 over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.