US Bridges

FM 382 over Buck Creek Branch

Good

Runnels County, Texas · 2.1 MI N of FM 1770 · Structure no. 072000107003007

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
169
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 382 over Buck Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 382 over Buck Creek Branch in Runnels County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 169 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesFM 382
CrossesBuck Creek Branch
Location2.1 MI N of FM 1770
RouteState Highway 382
StateTexas
Coordinates32.01904, -99.74926
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic169 (2020)
Projected traffic260 by 2033
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 382 over Buck Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 382 over Buck Creek Branch 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 382 over Buck Creek Branch carry?

About 169 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is FM 382 over Buck Creek Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 382 over Buck Creek Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.