SH 97 over Salem Creek
GoodLa Salle County, Texas · 9.70 MI W of Mcmullen C/L · Structure no. 221420048301034
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 152 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,956
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 97 over Salem Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 97 over Salem Creek in La Salle County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 3,956 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,070 by 2033. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 97 over Salem Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 97 over Salem 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does SH 97 over Salem Creek carry?
About 3,956 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is SH 97 over Salem Creek?
The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SH 97 over Salem Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.