US Bridges

FM 610 over Salt Creek

Good

Stonewall County, Texas · 8.50 MI NE of Fisher C/L · Structure no. 082170036007009

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
205 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 610 over Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 610 over Salt Creek in Stonewall County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2033. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesFM 610
CrossesSalt Creek
Location8.50 MI NE of Fisher C/L
RouteState Highway 610
StateTexas
Coordinates33.04564, -100.37715
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2020)
Projected traffic290 by 2033
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 FM 610 over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 610 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 2023.

How much traffic does FM 610 over Salt Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is FM 610 over Salt Creek?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 610 over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.