US Bridges

SH 349 over Independence Creek

Fair

Terrell County, Texas · 11.7 MI S of RM 2400 · Structure no. 062220055605004

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
325 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
106
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 349 over Independence Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 349 over Independence Creek in Terrell County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 106 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2033. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 349
CrossesIndependence Creek
Location11.7 MI S of RM 2400
RouteState Highway 349
CountyTerrell County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.46033, -101.82536
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionAugust 2023
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 rating56 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadOther
Structure length325 ft (99.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106 (2017)
Projected traffic110 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 SH 349 over Independence Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 349 over Independence 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SH 349 over Independence Creek carry?

About 106 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 349 over Independence Creek?

The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH 349 over Independence Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.