US Bridges

FM 369 EB over SH 79 SB & Loop 473

Fair

Wichita County, Texas · 0.60 MI W of US 281 · Structure no. 032430028306069

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
383 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
9,562
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 369 EB over SH 79 SB & Loop 473 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 369 EB 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 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 9,562 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2033. The structure is 383 ft (116.7 m) long and 38 ft wide.

CarriesFM 369 EB
CrossesSH 79 SB & Loop 473
Location0.60 MI W of US 281
RouteState Highway 369
StateTexas
Coordinates33.85343, -98.49458
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
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 rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length383 ft (116.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,562 (2024)
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$28,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

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

About 9,562 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

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

The structure is 383 ft (116.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.