US Bridges

FM 365 over Main C Canal

Good

Jefferson County, Texas · 1.1 MI SW of US 69 96 287 · Structure no. 201240093201142

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
148 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,270
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 365 over Main C Canal is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 365 over Main C Canal in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 17,270 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,490 by 2033. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesFM 365
CrossesMain C Canal
Location1.1 MI SW of US 69 96 287
RouteState Highway 365
StateTexas
Coordinates29.93358, -94.00609
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,270 (2022)
Projected traffic16,490 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 365 over Main C Canal built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 365 over Main C Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does FM 365 over Main C Canal carry?

About 17,270 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 365 over Main C Canal?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns FM 365 over Main C Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.