US Bridges

FM 610 over Trib of Salt Creek

Good

Stonewall County, Texas · 7.45 MI SW of FM 2211 · Structure no. 082170036007032

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 610 over Trib of Salt Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 610 over Trib of Salt Creek in Stonewall County, Texas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 77 years old, older 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 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesFM 610
CrossesTrib of Salt Creek
Location7.45 MI SW of FM 2211
RouteState Highway 610
StateTexas
Coordinates33.06763, -100.33852
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 610 over Trib of Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is FM 610 over Trib of 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 Trib of Salt Creek carry?

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

How long is FM 610 over Trib of Salt Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns FM 610 over Trib of Salt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.