US Bridges

N Avenue C over Salt Creek

Fair

Young County, Texas · 0.20 MI S of SH 79 · Structure no. 032520AA0379001

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
392
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Avenue C over Salt Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N Avenue C over Salt Creek in Young County, Texas. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 98 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 5 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 392 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesN Avenue C
CrossesSalt Creek
Location0.20 MI S of SH 79
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyYoung County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.3798, -98.75249
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic392 (2020)
Projected traffic18 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 N Avenue C over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is N Avenue C over Salt 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does N Avenue C over Salt Creek carry?

About 392 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is N Avenue C over Salt Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns N Avenue C over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.