US Bridges

County RD over Sally Creek

Good

Polk County, Texas · 0.70 MI SE of FM 2665 · Structure no. 111870AA0406001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
388
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD over Sally Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying County RD over Sally Creek in Polk County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 388 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesCounty RD
CrossesSally Creek
Location0.70 MI SE of FM 2665
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.55857, -94.88199
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic388 (2023)
Projected traffic100 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD over Sally Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD over Sally 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does County RD over Sally Creek carry?

About 388 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is County RD over Sally Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County RD over Sally Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.