US Bridges

FM 373 over East Cedar Creek

Good

Cooke County, Texas · 0.6 MI E Montague CO LN · Structure no. 030490356903005

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

About this bridge

FM 373 over East Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 373 over East 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 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 257 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesFM 373
CrossesEast Cedar Creek
Location0.6 MI E Montague CO LN
RouteState Highway 373
StateTexas
Coordinates33.82939, -97.47841
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 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 traffic257 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 East Cedar Creek built?

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

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

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

How long is FM 373 over East Cedar Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 373 over East Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.