FM 3445 over Salt Creek
GoodMcMullen County, Texas · 2.65 MI E of SH 16 · Structure no. 151620343901001
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 586
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 3445 over Salt Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 3445 over Salt Creek in McMullen County, Texas. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 43 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 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 586 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 820 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 3445 over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is FM 3445 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does FM 3445 over Salt Creek carry?
About 586 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is FM 3445 over Salt Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM 3445 over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.