US Bridges

FM 359 NB over Ponds Creek

Fair

Waller County, Texas · 0.7 MI SE of US 290 · Structure no. 122370054301029

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
339 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,318
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 359 NB over Ponds Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 359 NB 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 2,318 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,710 by 2033. The structure is 339 ft (103.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 359 NB
CrossesPonds Creek
Location0.7 MI SE of US 290
RouteState Highway 359
CountyWaller County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.09003, -96.04343
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length339 ft (103.3 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,318 (2020)
Projected traffic2,710 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 359 NB over Ponds Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 359 NB over Ponds 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 359 NB over Ponds Creek carry?

About 2,318 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 359 NB over Ponds Creek?

The structure is 339 ft (103.3 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns FM 359 NB over Ponds Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.