US Bridges

FM 361 over Deer Creek

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 6.40 Mi. SE of SH 36 · Structure no. 120800083803022

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,622
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 361 over Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying FM 361 over Deer Creek in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 1,622 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,780 by 2038. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 361
CrossesDeer Creek
Location6.40 Mi. SE of SH 36
RouteState Highway 361
StateTexas
Coordinates29.39823, -95.74179
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,622 (2018)
Projected traffic1,780 by 2038
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 361 over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 361 over Deer 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FM 361 over Deer Creek carry?

About 1,622 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 361 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns FM 361 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.