FM 344 over Briar Branch

Fair Condition89 years old2,406 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountySmith
Location0.5 Mi E Of FM 756
CarriesFM 344
CrossesBriar Branch
Coordinates32.17787, -95.24732

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Culvert6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignCulvert
Total Length23.0 ft (7 m)
Max Span9.8 ft (3 m)
Deck Width32.5 ft (9.9 m)
Deck Area69.3 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1937

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic2,406 (2021)
Truck Traffic4%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection323
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number102120092701003

Nearby Bridges

FM 344 over West Mud Creek 1.4 mi Fair CR 113 over W Mud Creek 2.1 mi Fair SH 110 over Black Hawk Creek 2.7 mi Fair CR 2171 over Blackhawk Creek 2.8 mi Good CR 113 over Dean Branch 3.0 mi Good CR 3802 over W Mud CR 3.0 mi Good CR 2177 over Bell Branch 3.0 mi Good CR 129 over West Mud Creek 3.5 mi Fair FM 346 over Shackleford Creek 3.8 mi Good US 69 over Deans Creek 4.1 mi Fair