US Bridges

FM 3002 over IH 35

PoorPosted for load

Cooke County, Texas · 3.5 MI S of FM 922 · Structure no. 030490019501109

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
230 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,616
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3002 over IH 35 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 3002 over IH 35 in Cooke County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,616 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,662 by 2040. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 3002
CrossesIH 35
Location3.5 MI S of FM 922
RouteState Highway 3002
CountyCooke County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.43658, -97.16619
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,616 (2020)
Projected traffic3,662 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 3002 over IH 35 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3002 over IH 35 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does FM 3002 over IH 35 carry?

About 2,616 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FM 3002 over IH 35?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3002 over IH 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.