US Bridges

FM 3419 over IH 30

Fair

Bowie County, Texas · 0.90 MI W of FM 2148 · Structure no. 190190061007092

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
238 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,189
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3419 over IH 30 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 3419 over IH 30 in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,189 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,160 by 2033. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM 3419
CrossesIH 30
Location0.90 MI W of FM 2148
RouteState Highway 3419
StateTexas
Coordinates33.46073, -94.1709
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,189 (2023)
Projected traffic1,160 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 3419 over IH 30 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3419 over IH 30 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 3419 over IH 30 carry?

About 1,189 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FM 3419 over IH 30?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3419 over IH 30?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.