FM 359 SB over Ponds Creek
GoodWaller County, Texas · 0.7 MI SE of US 290 · Structure no. 122370054301028
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 352 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,299
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 359 SB over Ponds Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 359 SB over Ponds Creek in Waller County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 2,299 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,710 by 2033. The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 359 SB over Ponds Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 359 SB over Ponds 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 359 SB over Ponds Creek carry?
About 2,299 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is FM 359 SB over Ponds Creek?
The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns FM 359 SB over Ponds Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.