US Bridges

FM 348 over Walker Creek

Good

Rusk County, Texas · 1.8 MI SE of HWY 79 · Structure no. 102010166901010

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
352
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 348 over Walker Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 348 over Walker Creek in Rusk County, Texas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 352 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 620 by 2033. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 348
CrossesWalker Creek
Location1.8 MI SE of HWY 79
RouteState Highway 348
StateTexas
Coordinates32.13005, -94.62281
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic352 (2020)
Projected traffic620 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 348 over Walker Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 348 over Walker 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FM 348 over Walker Creek carry?

About 352 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 348 over Walker Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 348 over Walker Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.