US Bridges

FM 357 over Alabama Creek

Good

Trinity County, Texas · 0.80 MI S of FM 2262 · Structure no. 112280211702008

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
312
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 357 over Alabama Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 357 over Alabama Creek in Trinity County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 312 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesFM 357
CrossesAlabama Creek
Location0.80 MI S of FM 2262
RouteState Highway 357
StateTexas
Coordinates31.13466, -94.87062
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic312 (2021)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 357 over Alabama Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

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

About 312 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FM 357 over Alabama Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FM 357 over Alabama Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.