US Bridges

FM 359 over Three Mile Creek

Good

Waller County, Texas · 2.0 MI S of FM 3346 · Structure no. 122370054301030

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,419
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 359 over Three Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 359 over Three Mile 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 3,419 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,690 by 2033. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFM 359
CrossesThree Mile Creek
Location2.0 MI S of FM 3346
RouteState Highway 359
StateTexas
Coordinates30.02611, -96.03623
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,419 (2020)
Projected traffic4,690 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 over Three Mile Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 359 over Three Mile 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 over Three Mile Creek carry?

About 3,419 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 359 over Three Mile Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns FM 359 over Three Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.