US Bridges

FM 3000 over Burlson Creek

Fair

Bastrop County, Texas · 1.2 MI E of Lp 109 · Structure no. 140110311501001

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,826
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3000 over Burlson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 3000 over Burlson Creek in Bastrop County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 2,826 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,956 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 3000
CrossesBurlson Creek
Location1.2 MI E of Lp 109
RouteState Highway 3000
CountyBastrop County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.3569, -97.35227
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,826 (2023)
Projected traffic3,956 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 3000 over Burlson Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3000 over Burlson 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 3000 over Burlson Creek carry?

About 2,826 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 3000 over Burlson Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3000 over Burlson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.