US Bridges

FM 3309 over Howard Creek TR

Good

Anderson County, Texas · 0.3 MI S of Loop 256 · Structure no. 100010089005015

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,515
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3309 over Howard Creek TR is a concrete culvert carrying FM 3309 over Howard Creek TR in Anderson County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 2,515 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,090 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 3309
CrossesHoward Creek TR
Location0.3 MI S of Loop 256
RouteState Highway 3309
CountyAnderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.77894, -95.63035
Functional classUrban 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,515 (2020)
Projected traffic4,090 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 3309 over Howard Creek TR built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3309 over Howard Creek TR 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does FM 3309 over Howard Creek TR carry?

About 2,515 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 3309 over Howard Creek TR?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3309 over Howard Creek TR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.