US Bridges

SH 350 over Morgan Creek

Fair

Howard County, Texas · 4.5 MI SW of FM 1205 · Structure no. 081150069301004

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,695
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 350 over Morgan Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 350 over Morgan Creek in Howard County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 75 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 1,695 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,050 by 2033. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 350
CrossesMorgan Creek
Location4.5 MI SW of FM 1205
RouteState Highway 350
CountyHoward County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.43525, -101.2886
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,695 (2020)
Projected traffic3,050 by 2033
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 SH 350 over Morgan Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is SH 350 over Morgan 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 SH 350 over Morgan Creek carry?

About 1,695 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SH 350 over Morgan Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 350 over Morgan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.