US Bridges

FM 3535 over US 271

Fair

Camp County, Texas · 3.00 MI N of Lp 179 · Structure no. 190320024802008

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,040
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3535 over US 271 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 3535 over US 271 in Camp County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 1,040 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,460 by 2033. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 3535
CrossesUS 271
Location3.00 MI N of Lp 179
RouteState Highway 3535
StateTexas
Coordinates33.05803, -94.96228
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,040 (2013)
Projected traffic1,460 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 3535 over US 271 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3535 over US 271 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does FM 3535 over US 271 carry?

About 1,040 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 3535 over US 271?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3535 over US 271?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.