US Bridges

SH 175 over Salt Creek

Good

Montague County, Texas · 1.4 MI N of SH 59 · Structure no. 031690023901021

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,485
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 175 over Salt Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 175 over Salt Creek in Montague County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 2,485 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,260 by 2033. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSH 175
CrossesSalt Creek
Location1.4 MI N of SH 59
RouteState Highway 175
StateTexas
Coordinates33.68519, -97.72402
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,485 (2020)
Projected traffic3,260 by 2033
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 175 over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 175 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SH 175 over Salt Creek carry?

About 2,485 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SH 175 over Salt Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 175 over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.