US Bridges

FM 368 over Holliday Creek

Good

Archer County, Texas · 2.5 MI S of US 277 · Structure no. 030050118201017

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
426
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 368 over Holliday Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 368 over Holliday Creek in Archer County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 426 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 596 by 2040. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFM 368
CrossesHolliday Creek
Location2.5 MI S of US 277
RouteState Highway 368
StateTexas
Coordinates33.72591, -98.8404
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic426 (2020)
Projected traffic596 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$558,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 368 over Holliday Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 368 over Holliday 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does FM 368 over Holliday Creek carry?

About 426 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 368 over Holliday Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns FM 368 over Holliday Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.