US Bridges

FM 349 over Wynns Bayou

Fair

Gregg County, Texas · 3.40 MI W of SH 322 · Structure no. 100930042403008

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,843
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 349 over Wynns Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying FM 349 over Wynns Bayou in Gregg County, Texas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 2,843 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,880 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 349
CrossesWynns Bayou
Location3.40 MI W of SH 322
RouteState Highway 349
CountyGregg County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.40507, -94.77919
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 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 traffic2,843 (2018)
Projected traffic2,880 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 349 over Wynns Bayou built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 349 over Wynns Bayou 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 349 over Wynns Bayou carry?

About 2,843 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 349 over Wynns Bayou?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 349 over Wynns Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.