US Bridges

FM 355 over Kickapoo Creek

Fair

Trinity County, Texas · 0.95 MI S of US 287 · Structure no. 112280093001005

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
577
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 355 over Kickapoo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 355 over Kickapoo Creek in Trinity County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 577 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2033. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 355
CrossesKickapoo Creek
Location0.95 MI S of US 287
RouteState Highway 355
CountyTrinity County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.04253, -95.1267
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic577 (2020)
Projected traffic720 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 355 over Kickapoo Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 355 over Kickapoo 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 2024.

How much traffic does FM 355 over Kickapoo Creek carry?

About 577 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FM 355 over Kickapoo Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns FM 355 over Kickapoo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.