US Bridges

SH 350 over Wild Horse Creek

Fair

Howard County, Texas · 1.5 MI SW of FM 800 · Structure no. 081150069301020

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
182 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,925
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 350 over Wild Horse Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 350 over Wild Horse Creek in Howard County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 2,925 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,720 by 2033. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 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
CrossesWild Horse Creek
Location1.5 MI SW of FM 800
RouteState Highway 350
CountyHoward County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.3915, -101.35891
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,925 (2020)
Projected traffic4,720 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 Wild Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 350 over Wild Horse 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 Wild Horse Creek carry?

About 2,925 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SH 350 over Wild Horse Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 350 over Wild Horse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.