US Bridges

FM 3108 over Elm Fork Trinity Riv

Good

Cooke County, Texas · 0.4 MI S of FM 1199 · Structure no. 030490319201001

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
195 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
802
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3108 over Elm Fork Trinity Riv is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 3108 over Elm Fork Trinity Riv in Cooke County, Texas. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 54 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 802 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,429 by 2040. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM 3108
CrossesElm Fork Trinity Riv
Location0.4 MI S of FM 1199
RouteState Highway 3108
StateTexas
Coordinates33.63052, -97.21765
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic802 (2023)
Projected traffic1,429 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 3108 over Elm Fork Trinity Riv built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is FM 3108 over Elm Fork Trinity Riv 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 3108 over Elm Fork Trinity Riv carry?

About 802 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 3108 over Elm Fork Trinity Riv?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3108 over Elm Fork Trinity Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.