US Bridges

FM 3002 over Pond Creek

Good

Cooke County, Texas · 0.8 MI E of IH 35 · Structure no. 030490081509017

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,616
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3002 over Pond Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 3002 over Pond Creek in Cooke County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 2,616 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,662 by 2040. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesFM 3002
CrossesPond Creek
Location0.8 MI E of IH 35
RouteState Highway 3002
StateTexas
Coordinates33.43742, -97.15031
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 3002 over Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3002 over Pond 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FM 3002 over Pond Creek carry?

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

How long is FM 3002 over Pond Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3002 over Pond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.