US Bridges

FM 338 over Buck Creek

Good

Collingsworth County, Texas · 2.05 MI S of FM 1056 · Structure no. 250440023003016

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
420 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 338 over Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 338 over Buck Creek in Collingsworth County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2033. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 338
CrossesBuck Creek
Location2.05 MI S of FM 1056
RouteState Highway 338
CountyCollingsworth County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.81948, -100.2767
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length420 ft (128 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic530 by 2033
Trucks10%
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 338 over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 338 over Buck 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FM 338 over Buck Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 338 over Buck Creek?

The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FM 338 over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.