FM 61 over Salt Creek
GoodYoung County, Texas · 0.3 MI NW of SH 67 · Structure no. 032520052901003
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,478
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 61 over Salt Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 61 over Salt Creek in Young County, Texas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 67 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 2,478 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,640 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 61 over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is FM 61 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does FM 61 over Salt Creek carry?
About 2,478 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is FM 61 over Salt Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns FM 61 over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.