US Bridges

FM 3013 over East Bernard Creek

Fair

Austin County, Texas · 4.48 MI SW of SH 36 · Structure no. 130080320501004

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
480 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
2,532
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3013 over East Bernard Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 3013 over East Bernard Creek in Austin County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 2,532 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,740 by 2038. The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 3013
CrossesEast Bernard Creek
Location4.48 MI SW of SH 36
RouteState Highway 3013
CountyAustin County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.70228, -96.19941
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length480 ft (146.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,532 (2020)
Projected traffic3,740 by 2038
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 3013 over East Bernard Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3013 over East Bernard 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does FM 3013 over East Bernard Creek carry?

About 2,532 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is FM 3013 over East Bernard Creek?

The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3013 over East Bernard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.