US Bridges

FM 3200 over Lake Comanche

Good

Comanche County, Texas · 2.75 MI S of SH 16 · Structure no. 230470328401002

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
136 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
67
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3200 over Lake Comanche is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 3200 over Lake Comanche 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 67 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2033. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesFM 3200
CrossesLake Comanche
Location2.75 MI S of SH 16
RouteState Highway 3200
StateTexas
Coordinates31.82254, -98.59049
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2033
Trucks2%
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 Lake Comanche built?

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

What condition is FM 3200 over Lake Comanche 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 Lake Comanche carry?

About 67 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is FM 3200 over Lake Comanche?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3200 over Lake Comanche?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.