US Bridges

FM 1361 over Davidson Creek

Fair

Burleson County, Texas · 3.4 MI NE of SH 36 · Structure no. 170260139901007

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
425 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
965
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1361 over Davidson Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1361 over Davidson Creek in Burleson County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 6 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 965 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,351 by 2042. The structure is 425 ft (129.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1361
CrossesDavidson Creek
Location3.4 MI NE of SH 36
RouteState Highway 1361
CountyBurleson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.37475, -96.48356
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHS 20
Structure length425 ft (129.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic965 (2023)
Projected traffic1,351 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 1361 over Davidson Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1361 over Davidson 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1361 over Davidson Creek carry?

About 965 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 1361 over Davidson Creek?

The structure is 425 ft (129.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1361 over Davidson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.