US Bridges

Harriet RD over Sales Branch Creek

Fair

Tom Green County, Texas · 0.10 MI W of FM 1692 · Structure no. 072260AA0178007

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
451
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harriet RD over Sales Branch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Harriet RD over Sales Branch Creek in Tom Green County, Texas. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older 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 451 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 72 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHarriet RD
CrossesSales Branch Creek
Location0.10 MI W of FM 1692
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.55696, -100.29595
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic451 (2023)
Projected traffic72 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Harriet RD over Sales Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harriet RD over Sales Branch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Harriet RD over Sales Branch Creek carry?

About 451 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Harriet RD over Sales Branch Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Harriet RD over Sales Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.