SH 72 over Salt Creek #2
FairMcMullen County, Texas · 2.70 MI W of Live Oak C/L · Structure no. 151620048303046
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,745
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 72 over Salt Creek #2 is a concrete culvert carrying SH 72 over Salt Creek #2 in McMullen County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,745 vehicles a day, roughly 60% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,443 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 135 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 72 over Salt Creek #2 built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 72 over Salt Creek #2 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SH 72 over Salt Creek #2 carry?
About 1,745 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 60% are trucks.
How long is SH 72 over Salt Creek #2?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 135 ft wide.
Who owns SH 72 over Salt Creek #2?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.