US Bridges

FM 3009 over Branch of Comal Creek

Fair

Comal County, Texas · 2.35 MI N of FM 2252 · Structure no. 150460310701003

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,308
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3009 over Branch of Comal Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 3009 over Branch of Comal Creek in Comal County, Texas. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 49 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 4,308 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,790 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesFM 3009
CrossesBranch of Comal Creek
Location2.35 MI N of FM 2252
RouteState Highway 3009
StateTexas
Coordinates29.65425, -98.30359
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.6 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,308 (2020)
Projected traffic7,790 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 3009 over Branch of Comal Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is FM 3009 over Branch of Comal Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does FM 3009 over Branch of Comal Creek carry?

About 4,308 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 3009 over Branch of Comal Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3009 over Branch of Comal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.