US Bridges

FM 1362 over Cedar Creek

Good

Burleson County, Texas · 3.2 MI N of SH 21 · Structure no. 170260083311050

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
367
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1362 over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1362 over Cedar Creek in Burleson County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 367 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 514 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFM 1362
CrossesCedar Creek
Location3.2 MI N of SH 21
RouteState Highway 1362
StateTexas
Coordinates30.6343, -96.63566
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic367 (2023)
Projected traffic514 by 2042
Trucks15%
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 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 FM 1362 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1362 over Cedar 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1362 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 367 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FM 1362 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1362 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.