US Bridges

FM 3378 over Dixie Branch

Good

Bowie County, Texas · 1.00 MI S of FM 992 · Structure no. 190190252602004

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
432
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3378 over Dixie Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 3378 over Dixie Branch in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 432 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM 3378
CrossesDixie Branch
Location1.00 MI S of FM 992
RouteState Highway 3378
StateTexas
Coordinates33.50663, -94.46811
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic432 (2022)
Projected traffic570 by 2033
Trucks7%
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 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 3378 over Dixie Branch built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3378 over Dixie Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does FM 3378 over Dixie Branch carry?

About 432 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 3378 over Dixie Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns FM 3378 over Dixie Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.