US Bridges

FM 349 over Railroad (up)/Bigheadcr

Fair

Gregg County, Texas · 0.60 MI E of US 259 · Structure no. 100930042403015

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
346 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
4,395
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 349 over Railroad (up)/Bigheadcr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 349 over Railroad (up)/Bigheadcr in Gregg County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 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 4,395 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,910 by 2033. The structure is 346 ft (105.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 349
CrossesRailroad (up)/Bigheadcr
Location0.60 MI E of US 259
RouteState Highway 349
CountyGregg County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.40731, -94.83974
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length346 ft (105.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,395 (2020)
Projected traffic6,910 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$25,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 349 over Railroad (up)/Bigheadcr built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 349 over Railroad (up)/Bigheadcr 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 Railroad (up)/Bigheadcr carry?

About 4,395 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 349 over Railroad (up)/Bigheadcr?

The structure is 346 ft (105.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM 349 over Railroad (up)/Bigheadcr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.