US Bridges

FM 368 over Antelope Creek

Fair

Wichita County, Texas · 1.9 MI N of SH 258 · Structure no. 032430080401001

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
716
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 368 over Antelope Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 368 over Antelope Creek in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 85 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 716 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,150 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 368
CrossesAntelope Creek
Location1.9 MI N of SH 258
RouteState Highway 368
CountyWichita County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.88381, -98.70566
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic716 (2020)
Projected traffic1,150 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 368 over Antelope Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is FM 368 over Antelope Creek 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 368 over Antelope Creek carry?

About 716 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 368 over Antelope Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns FM 368 over Antelope Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.