FM 791 over Salt Branch
GoodMcMullen County, Texas · 4.20 M E of SH 16 · Structure no. 151620173904002
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 791 over Salt Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 791 over Salt Branch in McMullen County, Texas. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 58 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,120 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 791 over Salt Branch built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is FM 791 over Salt Branch 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does FM 791 over Salt Branch carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.
How long is FM 791 over Salt Branch?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns FM 791 over Salt Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.