RM 652 over Salt Creek
FairReeves County, Texas · 5.9 MI W of US 285 · Structure no. 061950245103009
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 420 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,251
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RM 652 over Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RM 652 over Salt Creek in Reeves County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 3,251 vehicles a day, roughly 76% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,502 by 2042. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 RM 652 over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is RM 652 over Salt Creek 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 RM 652 over Salt Creek carry?
About 3,251 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 76% are trucks.
How long is RM 652 over Salt Creek?
The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns RM 652 over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.