US Bridges

FM 2361 over Indian Creek

Fair

Hall County, Texas · 4.00 MI W of US 287 · Structure no. 250970225301003

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
325 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
117
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2361 over Indian Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 2361 over Indian Creek in Hall 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 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 117 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2033. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2361
CrossesIndian Creek
Location4.00 MI W of US 287
RouteState Highway 2361
CountyHall County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.73259, -100.61263
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionJune 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadOther
Structure length325 ft (99.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117 (2020)
Projected traffic150 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 2361 over Indian Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 2361 over Indian 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2361 over Indian Creek carry?

About 117 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 2361 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2361 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.