US Bridges

FM 365 over IH 10

Fair

Jefferson County, Texas · 7.1 MI SW of FM 364 · Structure no. 201240073902022

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
284 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,135
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 365 over IH 10 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 365 over IH 10 in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 4,135 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,789 by 2042. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 365
CrossesIH 10
Location7.1 MI SW of FM 364
RouteState Highway 365
CountyJefferson County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.93167, -94.26869
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.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length284 ft (86.6 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,135 (2022)
Projected traffic5,789 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$20,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 365 over IH 10 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 365 over IH 10 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 2024.

How much traffic does FM 365 over IH 10 carry?

About 4,135 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FM 365 over IH 10?

The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 365 over IH 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.