US Bridges

FM 373 over West Cedar Creek

Fair

Cooke County, Texas · 0.4 MI E Montague CO LN · Structure no. 030490356903004

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
185
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 373 over West Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 373 over West Cedar 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 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 185 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 259 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesFM 373
CrossesWest Cedar Creek
Location0.4 MI E Montague CO LN
RouteState Highway 373
StateTexas
Coordinates33.83086, -97.48014
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed24.9 mi (40 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 West Cedar Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 373 over West Cedar 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 373 over West Cedar Creek carry?

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

How long is FM 373 over West Cedar Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 373 over West Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.