US Bridges

SH 79 over Br of Salt Creek

Good

Young County, Texas · 0.5 MI S of SH 114 · Structure no. 032520028401012

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,286
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 79 over Br of Salt Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 79 over Br of Salt Creek in Young County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 3,286 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,829 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 79
CrossesBr of Salt Creek
Location0.5 MI S of SH 114
RouteState Highway 79
StateTexas
Coordinates33.36388, -98.74987
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,286 (2020)
Projected traffic4,829 by 2040
Trucks9%
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

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 SH 79 over Br of Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 79 over Br 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SH 79 over Br of Salt Creek carry?

About 3,286 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 79 over Br of Salt Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns SH 79 over Br of Salt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.