US Bridges

FM 3309 over Howard Creek

Fair

Anderson County, Texas · 0.9 MI W of FM 315 · Structure no. 100010089005014

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,087
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3309 over Howard Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 3309 over Howard Creek in Anderson County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 2,087 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,320 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 3309
CrossesHoward Creek
Location0.9 MI W of FM 315
RouteState Highway 3309
CountyAnderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.79387, -95.63191
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
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 width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,087 (2020)
Projected traffic3,320 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 3309 over Howard Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3309 over Howard 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does FM 3309 over Howard Creek carry?

About 2,087 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 3309 over Howard Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3309 over Howard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.