US Bridges

FM 362 over Live Oak Creek

Good

Waller County, Texas · 2.95 MI N of FM 529 · Structure no. 122370052302004

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,423
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 362 over Live Oak Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 362 over Live Oak Creek in Waller County, Texas. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 76 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 2,423 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,470 by 2033. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 362
CrossesLive Oak Creek
Location2.95 MI N of FM 529
RouteState Highway 362
CountyWaller County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.95966, -95.95871
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,423 (2020)
Projected traffic3,470 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 362 over Live Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is FM 362 over Live Oak 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 2024.

How much traffic does FM 362 over Live Oak Creek carry?

About 2,423 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 362 over Live Oak Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns FM 362 over Live Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.