US Bridges

FM 362 over Three Mile Creek

Good

Waller County, Texas · 1.9 MI S of FM 2979 · Structure no. 122370094402009

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,742
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 362 over Three Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying FM 362 over Three Mile Creek in Waller County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,742 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,380 by 2033. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesFM 362
CrossesThree Mile Creek
Location1.9 MI S of FM 2979
RouteState Highway 362
StateTexas
Coordinates30.19347, -95.93371
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,742 (2016)
Projected traffic2,380 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 362 over Three Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 362 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 362 over Three Mile Creek carry?

About 1,742 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 362 over Three Mile Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns FM 362 over Three Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.