US Bridges

FM 372 over Wheeler Creek

Fair

Cooke County, Texas · 0.5 MI N of FM 902 · Structure no. 030490081501001

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,022
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 372 over Wheeler Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 372 over Wheeler Creek in Cooke County, Texas. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 76 years old, older 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 2,022 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,291 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM 372
CrossesWheeler Creek
Location0.5 MI N of FM 902
RouteState Highway 372
StateTexas
Coordinates33.60259, -97.12358
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,022 (2023)
Projected traffic3,291 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Wheeler Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is FM 372 over Wheeler 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FM 372 over Wheeler Creek carry?

About 2,022 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 372 over Wheeler Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 372 over Wheeler Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.