US Bridges

FM 382 over Red Bank Creek

Fair

Taylor County, Texas · 2.55 MI S of FM 614 · Structure no. 082210107001001

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 382 over Red Bank Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 382 over Red Bank Creek in Taylor 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 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 382
CrossesRed Bank Creek
Location2.55 MI S of FM 614
RouteState Highway 382
StateTexas
Coordinates32.14219, -99.79669
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2020)
Projected traffic260 by 2033
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Red Bank Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 382 over Red Bank 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FM 382 over Red Bank Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is FM 382 over Red Bank Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 382 over Red Bank Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.