US Bridges

FM 382 over Red Bank Creek

Good

Taylor County, Texas · 0.15 MI S of FM 604 · Structure no. 082210107002009

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
426
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 1989, so it is 36 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 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 426 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 620 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesFM 382
CrossesRed Bank Creek
Location0.15 MI S of FM 604
RouteState Highway 382
StateTexas
Coordinates32.12712, -99.77057
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic426 (2020)
Projected traffic620 by 2033
Trucks22%
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 382 over Red Bank Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 382 over Red Bank 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 July 2023.

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

About 426 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is FM 382 over Red Bank Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns FM 382 over Red Bank Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.