US Bridges

FM 352 over Creeds Creek

Fair

Polk County, Texas · 2.25 MI E of US 59 · Structure no. 111870092901003

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
201
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 352 over Creeds Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 352 over Creeds Creek in Polk County, Texas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 77 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 201 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 281 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 352
CrossesCreeds Creek
Location2.25 MI E of US 59
RouteState Highway 352
CountyPolk County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.01278, -94.7898
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic201 (2022)
Projected traffic281 by 2042
Trucks7%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 352 over Creeds Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is FM 352 over Creeds 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 352 over Creeds Creek carry?

About 201 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 352 over Creeds Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FM 352 over Creeds Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.