US Bridges

FM 3002 over Spring Creek

Fair

Cooke County, Texas · 2.1 MI E of IH 35 · Structure no. 030490081509018

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
560 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,616
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3002 over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 3002 over Spring 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 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 2,616 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,662 by 2040. The structure is 560 ft (170.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesFM 3002
CrossesSpring Creek
Location2.1 MI E of IH 35
RouteState Highway 3002
StateTexas
Coordinates33.43794, -97.1294
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length560 ft (170.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 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 Spring Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 3002 over Spring Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FM 3002 over Spring Creek carry?

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

How long is FM 3002 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 560 ft (170.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3002 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.