FM 869 over Salt Draw
FairReeves County, Texas · 6.40 MI S of IH 20 · Structure no. 061950118302082
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 180 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 844
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 869 over Salt Draw is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 869 over Salt Draw in Reeves County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 844 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,182 by 2042. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 869 over Salt Draw built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 869 over Salt Draw 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does FM 869 over Salt Draw carry?
About 844 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is FM 869 over Salt Draw?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM 869 over Salt Draw?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.