US Bridges

SH 350 over Willow Creek

Fair

Mitchell County, Texas · 1.4 MI E of FM 1298 · Structure no. 081680069302005

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
175 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,527
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 350 over Willow Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 350 over Willow Creek in Mitchell County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 75 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 1,527 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,110 by 2033. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 350
CrossesWillow Creek
Location1.4 MI E of FM 1298
RouteState Highway 350
CountyMitchell County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.51075, -101.11645
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,527 (2020)
Projected traffic3,110 by 2033
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$193,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 350 over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is SH 350 over Willow 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SH 350 over Willow Creek carry?

About 1,527 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SH 350 over Willow Creek?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 350 over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.