US Bridges

FM 381 over Little Concho Creek

Good

Runnels County, Texas · 2.55 MI S of US 67 · Structure no. 072000082601007

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
117 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
288
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 381 over Little Concho Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 381 over Little Concho Creek in Runnels County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 288 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2033. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesFM 381
CrossesLittle Concho Creek
Location2.55 MI S of US 67
RouteState Highway 381
StateTexas
Coordinates31.60619, -100.05863
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic288 (2022)
Projected traffic450 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 381 over Little Concho Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 381 over Little Concho 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 381 over Little Concho Creek carry?

About 288 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 381 over Little Concho Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 381 over Little Concho Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.