US Bridges

FM 332 over Willow Branch

Good

Washington County, Texas · 6.68 MI S of FM 389 · Structure no. 172390196001009

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
476
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 332 over Willow Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 332 over Willow Branch in Washington County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 476 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 770 by 2033. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM 332
CrossesWillow Branch
Location6.68 MI S of FM 389
RouteState Highway 332
StateTexas
Coordinates30.07954, -96.49127
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic476 (2020)
Projected traffic770 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 332 over Willow Branch built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 332 over Willow Branch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FM 332 over Willow Branch carry?

About 476 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 332 over Willow Branch?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 332 over Willow Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.