US Bridges

FM 3013 over Irrigation Canal

Fair

Colorado County, Texas · 1.1 MI S of US 90A · Structure no. 130450320503005

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,625
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3013 over Irrigation Canal is a concrete culvert carrying FM 3013 over Irrigation Canal in Colorado County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 75 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 1,625 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,080 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 3013
CrossesIrrigation Canal
Location1.1 MI S of US 90A
RouteState Highway 3013
CountyColorado County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.56541, -96.32394
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,625 (2021)
Projected traffic2,080 by 2041
Trucks41%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 3013 over Irrigation Canal built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is FM 3013 over Irrigation Canal 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 3013 over Irrigation Canal carry?

About 1,625 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is FM 3013 over Irrigation Canal?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3013 over Irrigation Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.