US Bridges

FM 358 over Mossy Creek

Good

Trinity County, Texas · 2.90 MI NW of FM 358 · Structure no. 112280093105026

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 358 over Mossy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 358 over Mossy Creek in Trinity County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesFM 358
CrossesMossy Creek
Location2.90 MI NW of FM 358
RouteState Highway 358
StateTexas
Coordinates31.1998, -95.10124
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2020)
Projected traffic360 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 358 over Mossy Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 358 over Mossy 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 358 over Mossy Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 358 over Mossy Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns FM 358 over Mossy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.