US Bridges

FM 372 over Walnut Branch

Good

Cooke County, Texas · 0.9 MI E of FM 3002 · Structure no. 030490081501016

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
184
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 372 over Walnut Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 372 over Walnut Branch in Cooke County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 184 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 295 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesFM 372
CrossesWalnut Branch
Location0.9 MI E of FM 3002
RouteState Highway 372
StateTexas
Coordinates33.44975, -97.02848
Functional classRural Major 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic184 (2023)
Projected traffic295 by 2040
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 372 over Walnut Branch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 372 over Walnut Branch 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 Walnut Branch carry?

About 184 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is FM 372 over Walnut Branch?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FM 372 over Walnut Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.