US Bridges

FM 373 over Elm Frk Trinity Riv

Good

Cooke County, Texas · 2.6 MI S of US 82 · Structure no. 030490082302007

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
804
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 373 over Elm Frk Trinity Riv is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 373 over Elm Frk Trinity Riv in Cooke County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 804 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,463 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFM 373
CrossesElm Frk Trinity Riv
Location2.6 MI S of US 82
RouteState Highway 373
StateTexas
Coordinates33.61034, -97.38273
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic804 (2020)
Projected traffic1,463 by 2040
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 373 over Elm Frk Trinity Riv built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 373 over Elm Frk Trinity Riv 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 373 over Elm Frk Trinity Riv carry?

About 804 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is FM 373 over Elm Frk Trinity Riv?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FM 373 over Elm Frk Trinity Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.