US Bridges

FM 3286 over E Fork Trinity River

Fair

Collin County, Texas · 2.80 MI E of FM 1378 · Structure no. 180430347602004

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
5,470 ft
45 main spans
Daily traffic
7,691
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3286 over E Fork Trinity River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 3286 over E Fork Trinity River in Collin 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 7,691 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,767 by 2040. The structure is 5,470 ft (1,667.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesFM 3286
CrossesE Fork Trinity River
Location2.80 MI E of FM 1378
RouteState Highway 3286
StateTexas
Coordinates33.09836, -96.52903
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: 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 spans45 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length5,470 ft (1,667.3 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,691 (2020)
Projected traffic10,767 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 3286 over E Fork Trinity River built?

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

What condition is FM 3286 over E Fork Trinity River 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does FM 3286 over E Fork Trinity River carry?

About 7,691 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is FM 3286 over E Fork Trinity River?

The structure is 5,470 ft (1,667.3 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3286 over E Fork Trinity River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.