US Bridges

FM 368 over Call Field Canal

Fair

Wichita County, Texas · 0.5 MI S of SH 258 · Structure no. 032430080401002

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
816
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 368 over Call Field Canal is a concrete slab carrying FM 368 over Call Field Canal in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 78 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 816 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,160 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 368
CrossesCall Field Canal
Location0.5 MI S of SH 258
RouteState Highway 368
CountyWichita County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.84873, -98.70731
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic816 (2020)
Projected traffic1,160 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Call Field Canal built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is FM 368 over Call Field Canal 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 Call Field Canal carry?

About 816 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 368 over Call Field Canal?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FM 368 over Call Field Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.