US Bridges

FM 368 over Gilbert Creek

Good

Wichita County, Texas · 1.05 MI S of FM 2345 · Structure no. 032430080404081

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
193
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 368 over Gilbert Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 368 over Gilbert Creek in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 193 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesFM 368
CrossesGilbert Creek
Location1.05 MI S of FM 2345
RouteState Highway 368
StateTexas
Coordinates34.04941, -98.67951
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic193 (2020)
Projected traffic300 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 368 over Gilbert Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

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

About 193 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 368 over Gilbert Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns FM 368 over Gilbert Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.