US Bridges

FM 3355 over Draw

Fair

Bee County, Texas · 1.3 MI N of US 181 · Structure no. 160130320601003

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
598
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3355 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 3355 over Draw in Bee County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 598 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,370 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 3355
CrossesDraw
Location1.3 MI N of US 181
RouteState Highway 3355
CountyBee County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.46445, -97.7466
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic598 (2020)
Projected traffic1,370 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 3355 over Draw built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3355 over Draw 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 3355 over Draw carry?

About 598 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is FM 3355 over Draw?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3355 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.