US Bridges

FM 350 over Tempe Creek

Fair

Polk County, Texas · 2.55 MI SW of US 190 · Structure no. 111870092801004

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
175 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
4,472
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 350 over Tempe Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 350 over Tempe Creek in Polk County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 4,472 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,570 by 2033. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 350
CrossesTempe Creek
Location2.55 MI SW of US 190
RouteState Highway 350
CountyPolk County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.70198, -94.9974
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,472 (2022)
Projected traffic5,570 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 350 over Tempe Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 350 over Tempe 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FM 350 over Tempe Creek carry?

About 4,472 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 350 over Tempe Creek?

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

Who owns FM 350 over Tempe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.