US Bridges

FM 372 over Branch of Pecan Creek

Good

Cooke County, Texas · 1.3 MI N of US 82 · Structure no. 030490019403007

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 372 over Branch of Pecan Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FM 372 over Branch of Pecan Creek in Cooke County, Texas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 91 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 8,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,369 by 2040. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 372
CrossesBranch of Pecan Creek
Location1.3 MI N of US 82
RouteState Highway 372
StateTexas
Coordinates33.65936, -97.1427
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,600 (2023)
Projected traffic11,369 by 2040
Trucks8%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FM 372 over Branch of Pecan Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is FM 372 over Branch of Pecan 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FM 372 over Branch of Pecan Creek carry?

About 8,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 372 over Branch of Pecan Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 372 over Branch of Pecan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.