US Bridges

Salem RD over Garcitas Creek

Good

Victoria County, Texas · 7.1 MI Ne/John Stockbauer · Structure no. 132350AA0053001

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
242
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salem RD over Garcitas Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying Salem RD over Garcitas Creek in Victoria 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 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 242 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 87 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSalem RD
CrossesGarcitas Creek
Location7.1 MI Ne/John Stockbauer
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates28.93438, -96.92327
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic242 (2022)
Projected traffic87 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Salem RD over Garcitas Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Salem RD over Garcitas 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Salem RD over Garcitas Creek carry?

About 242 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Salem RD over Garcitas Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Salem RD over Garcitas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.