US Bridges

CR 254 over Salt Creek

FairPosted for load

Limestone County, Texas · 0.25 MI W of CO RD 256 · Structure no. 091470AA0226001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
69
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 254 over Salt Creek is a steel other carrying CR 254 over Salt Creek in Limestone County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 69 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2029. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 254
CrossesSalt Creek
Location0.25 MI W of CO RD 256
RouteCounty Highway 254
CountyLimestone County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.71679, -96.45014
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69 (2020)
Projected traffic30 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$317,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 254 over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 254 over Salt 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 254 over Salt Creek carry?

About 69 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 254 over Salt Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns CR 254 over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.