US Bridges

CR 294/ True RD over Salt Creek

Good

Young County, Texas · 2.68 MI E of SH 251 · Structure no. 032520AA0294001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
76 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
23
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 294/ True RD over Salt Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 294/ True RD over Salt Creek in Young County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 23 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 294/ True RD
CrossesSalt Creek
Location2.68 MI E of SH 251
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.27993, -98.69459
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23 (2020)
Projected traffic32 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 CR 294/ True RD over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 294/ True RD 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 294/ True RD over Salt Creek carry?

About 23 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CR 294/ True RD over Salt Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 294/ True RD over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.