US Bridges

SH 349 over Buck Creek

Good

Terrell County, Texas · 2.65 MI N of US 90 · Structure no. 062220055606028

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
54
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 349 over Buck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 349 over Buck Creek in Terrell County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 54 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 66 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesSH 349
CrossesBuck Creek
Location2.65 MI N of US 90
RouteState Highway 349
StateTexas
Coordinates30.08002, -102.09924
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54 (2020)
Projected traffic66 by 2040
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 349 over Buck 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SH 349 over Buck Creek carry?

About 54 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SH 349 over Buck Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SH 349 over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.