US Bridges

FM 344 over West Mud Creek

Fair

Smith County, Texas · 3.2 MI NE of US 69 · Structure no. 102120092701005

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
275 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,609
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 344 over West Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 344 over West Mud Creek in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 3,609 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,407 by 2041. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 344
CrossesWest Mud Creek
Location3.2 MI NE of US 69
RouteState Highway 344
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.16626, -95.26786
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,609 (2023)
Projected traffic4,407 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 344 over West Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 344 over West Mud 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 344 over West Mud Creek carry?

About 3,609 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 344 over West Mud Creek?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 344 over West Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.