US Bridges

FM 369 over Pond Creek

Good

Wichita County, Texas · 0.68 MI N of FM 367 · Structure no. 032430080202018

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,291
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 369 over Pond Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 369 over Pond Creek in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 5,291 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,370 by 2033. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM 369
CrossesPond Creek
Location0.68 MI N of FM 367
RouteState Highway 369
StateTexas
Coordinates33.93115, -98.60315
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,291 (2024)
Projected traffic9,370 by 2033
Trucks14%
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 369 over Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 369 over Pond 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FM 369 over Pond Creek carry?

About 5,291 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 369 over Pond Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 369 over Pond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.