US Bridges

FM 357 over Crib Creek

Fair

Trinity County, Texas · 0.95 MI NW of FM 2262 · Structure no. 112280207103002

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
146
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 357 over Crib Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 357 over Crib Creek in Trinity County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 5 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 146 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2033. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 357
CrossesCrib Creek
Location0.95 MI NW of FM 2262
RouteState Highway 357
CountyTrinity County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.1359, -94.94204
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic146 (2020)
Projected traffic170 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 FM 357 over Crib Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 357 over Crib 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 357 over Crib Creek carry?

About 146 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 357 over Crib Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 357 over Crib Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.