US Bridges

FM 369 WB over SH 79 SB & Loop 473

Good

Wichita County, Texas · 0.60 MI W of US 281 · Structure no. 032430028306068

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
354 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,042
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 369 WB over SH 79 SB & Loop 473 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 369 WB over SH 79 SB & Loop 473 in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 3,042 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2033. The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesFM 369 WB
CrossesSH 79 SB & Loop 473
Location0.60 MI W of US 281
RouteState Highway 369
StateTexas
Coordinates33.85361, -98.49461
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length354 ft (107.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,042 (2020)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$26,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 369 WB over SH 79 SB & Loop 473 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 369 WB over SH 79 SB & Loop 473 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FM 369 WB over SH 79 SB & Loop 473 carry?

About 3,042 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 369 WB over SH 79 SB & Loop 473?

The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 369 WB over SH 79 SB & Loop 473?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.