US Bridges

FM 349 over Dutchman Creek

Fair

Gregg County, Texas · 0.40 MI W of SH 322 · Structure no. 100930042403022

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,391
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 349 over Dutchman Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 349 over Dutchman Creek in Gregg County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 3,391 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,760 by 2033. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 349
CrossesDutchman Creek
Location0.40 MI W of SH 322
RouteState Highway 349
CountyGregg County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.39991, -94.73017
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,391 (2023)
Projected traffic3,760 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Dutchman Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 349 over Dutchman 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 349 over Dutchman Creek carry?

About 3,391 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 349 over Dutchman Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 349 over Dutchman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.