US Bridges

FM 365 over Rhodair Gully

Fair

Jefferson County, Texas · 1.4 MI W of UP RR · Structure no. 201240093201012

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
570 ft
19 main spans
Daily traffic
4,055
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 365 over Rhodair Gully is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 365 over Rhodair Gully in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 5 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 4,055 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,710 by 2033. The structure is 570 ft (173.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 365
CrossesRhodair Gully
Location1.4 MI W of UP RR
RouteState Highway 365
CountyJefferson County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.91417, -94.04165
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans19
Design loadH 20
Structure length570 ft (173.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,055 (2022)
Projected traffic5,710 by 2033
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$38,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 365 over Rhodair Gully built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 365 over Rhodair Gully 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 Rhodair Gully carry?

About 4,055 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is FM 365 over Rhodair Gully?

The structure is 570 ft (173.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FM 365 over Rhodair Gully?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.