US Bridges

FM 3000 over Little Sandy Creek

Fair

Bastrop County, Texas · 3.1 MI E of Lp 109 · Structure no. 140110311501002

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,084
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3000 over Little Sandy Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 3000 over Little Sandy 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 1,084 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 860 by 2033. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesFM 3000
CrossesLittle Sandy Creek
Location3.1 MI E of Lp 109
RouteState Highway 3000
StateTexas
Coordinates30.36286, -97.32162
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,084 (2023)
Projected traffic860 by 2033
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 Little Sandy Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 3000 over Little Sandy 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 Little Sandy Creek carry?

About 1,084 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 3000 over Little Sandy Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3000 over Little Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.