US Bridges

FM 373 over Mountain Creek

Good

Cooke County, Texas · 2.8 MI E Montague CO LN · Structure no. 030490356903002

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
164 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
185
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 373 over Mountain Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 373 over Mountain Creek in Cooke County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 185 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 259 by 2040. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesFM 373
CrossesMountain Creek
Location2.8 MI E Montague CO LN
RouteState Highway 373
StateTexas
Coordinates33.80332, -97.45512
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
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic185 (2020)
Projected traffic259 by 2040
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 km)
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 373 over Mountain Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 373 over Mountain 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 373 over Mountain Creek carry?

About 185 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is FM 373 over Mountain Creek?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 373 over Mountain Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.