US Bridges

FM 363 over Thickety Creek

Good

Newton County, Texas · 0.65 MI E of SH 87 · Structure no. 201760062703019

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
620 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
1,421
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 363 over Thickety Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 363 over Thickety Creek in Newton County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 1,421 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2033. The structure is 620 ft (189 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesFM 363
CrossesThickety Creek
Location0.65 MI E of SH 87
RouteState Highway 363
StateTexas
Coordinates30.69671, -93.81143
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHL 93
Structure length620 ft (189 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,421 (2020)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2033
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 363 over Thickety Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 363 over Thickety Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 363 over Thickety Creek carry?

About 1,421 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is FM 363 over Thickety Creek?

The structure is 620 ft (189 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FM 363 over Thickety Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.