US Bridges

FM 365 over SH 347 & KCS Railroad

Fair

Jefferson County, Texas · SH 347 @ FM 365 · Structure no. 201240066701019

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
990 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
12,428
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 365 over SH 347 & KCS Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 365 over SH 347 & KCS Railroad in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 12,428 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,510 by 2033. The structure is 990 ft (301.8 m) long and 86 ft wide.

CarriesFM 365
CrossesSH 347 & KCS Railroad
LocationSH 347 @ FM 365
RouteState Highway 365
StateTexas
Coordinates29.96594, -93.97569
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length990 ft (301.8 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,428 (2022)
Projected traffic24,510 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 365 over SH 347 & KCS Railroad built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 365 over SH 347 & KCS Railroad 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FM 365 over SH 347 & KCS Railroad carry?

About 12,428 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 365 over SH 347 & KCS Railroad?

The structure is 990 ft (301.8 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns FM 365 over SH 347 & KCS Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.