US Bridges

FM 352 over Dry Creek

Good

Polk County, Texas · 0.40 MI E of US 59 · Structure no. 111870092901007

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,345
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 352 over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 352 over Dry Creek in Polk County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,345 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,883 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 352
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.40 MI E of US 59
RouteState Highway 352
CountyPolk County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.00313, -94.81857
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,345 (2022)
Projected traffic1,883 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 352 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 352 over Dry 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FM 352 over Dry Creek carry?

About 1,345 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 352 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FM 352 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.