US Bridges

FM 3200 over Mercer Creek

Good

Comanche County, Texas · 1.6 MI S of SH 16 · Structure no. 230470328401001

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
305
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3200 over Mercer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 3200 over Mercer Creek in Comanche County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 305 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 3200
CrossesMercer Creek
Location1.6 MI S of SH 16
RouteState Highway 3200
CountyComanche County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.83768, -98.59555
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic305 (2020)
Projected traffic200 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 3200 over Mercer Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3200 over Mercer Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does FM 3200 over Mercer Creek carry?

About 305 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 3200 over Mercer Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3200 over Mercer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.