Farm to Market Road 361

Farm to Market Road 361 (FM 361) is a state highway in Fort Bend County in the U.S. state of Texas. It begins at FM 1994 in Long Point, heads northwest through Fairchilds, and ends at State Highway 36 (SH 36) near Pleak.

Farm to Market Road 361 marker

Farm to Market Road 361

Route information
Maintained by TxDOT
Length7.2 mi[1] (11.6 km)
ExistedMay 2, 1962 (1962-05-02)[1]–present
Major junctions
South end FM 1994 in Long Point
Major intersections FM 2977
North end SH 36 south of Pleak
Location
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountiesFort Bend
Highway system
FM 360 FM 362

Route description

FM 361 is a two-lane highway for its entire length. It begins at FM 1994 at Long Point at a place where electric transmission lines pass overhead. From there, it heads northwest for 2.7 miles (4.3 km) to Boothline Road, during which it crosses Deer Creek. After a jog at Boothline Road, it proceeds northwest for 1.3 miles (2.1 km) to the intersection with Needville-Fairchilds Road in Fairchilds. It continues northeast for 1.4 miles (2.3 km), crossing Fairchilds Creek and reaching a three-corner junction with FM 2977. It continues another 1.6 miles (2.6 km) to South Kamas Road, where it angles slightly more to the west for 0.2 miles (0.3 km). It ends at a stop sign on SH 36, 2.0 miles (3.2 km) south-southwest of the village of Pleak.[2]

History

FM 361 was originally designated on June 18, 1945, to run from SH 36 south of Rosenberg to Fairchilds. On March 18, 1947, it was extended from Fairchilds to Long Point. In 1947, the description of its starting point was defined as 1.5 miles (2.4 km) south of Big Creek on SH 36.[1]

Major intersections

The entire highway is in Fort Bend County.

LocationmikmDestinationsNotes
Gap in route
Fairchilds4.06.4Needville–Fairchilds RoadTemporary southern terminus of FM 361
5.48.7 FM 2977 RosenbergSouthern terminus of FM 2977
Pleak7.111.4 SH 36 Needville, RosenbergNorthern terminus of FM 361
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi

See also

References

  1. Transportation Planning and Programming Division (n.d.). "Farm to Market Road No. 361". Highway Designation Files. Texas Department of Transportation. Retrieved January 8, 2013.
  2. Google (January 8, 2013). "Farm to Market Road 361" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved January 8, 2013.
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