US Bridges

FM 371 over Wheeler Creek

Fair

Cooke County, Texas · 0.5 MI N of US 82 · Structure no. 030490082201002

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,395
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 371 over Wheeler Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 371 over Wheeler Creek in Cooke County, Texas. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 73 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 3,395 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,753 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 371
CrossesWheeler Creek
Location0.5 MI N of US 82
RouteState Highway 371
CountyCooke County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.65338, -97.08153
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,395 (2022)
Projected traffic4,753 by 2042
Trucks9%
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 371 over Wheeler Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is FM 371 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 371 over Wheeler Creek carry?

About 3,395 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 371 over Wheeler Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns FM 371 over Wheeler Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.