US Bridges

FM 3009 over Dry Comal Creek Trib

Fair

Comal County, Texas · .55 MI NW of Guadalupe Cl · Structure no. 150460310701145

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,343
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3009 over Dry Comal Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying FM 3009 over Dry Comal Creek Trib in Comal County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 1,343 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,300 by 2030. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM 3009
CrossesDry Comal Creek Trib
Location.55 MI NW of Guadalupe Cl
RouteState Highway 3009
StateTexas
Coordinates29.61353, -98.2846
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: 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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,343 (2023)
Projected traffic28,300 by 2030
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure6
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 3009 over Dry Comal Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3009 over Dry Comal Creek Trib 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 Dry Comal Creek Trib carry?

About 1,343 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FM 3009 over Dry Comal Creek Trib?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FM 3009 over Dry Comal Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.