US Bridges

FM 3157 over Five Mile Coleto Creek

Good

DeWitt County, Texas · 0.42 MI West of FM 236 · Structure no. 130620324601002

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
122 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
271
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3157 over Five Mile Coleto Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 3157 over Five Mile Coleto Creek in DeWitt County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 271 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2033. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesFM 3157
CrossesFive Mile Coleto Creek
Location0.42 MI West of FM 236
RouteState Highway 3157
StateTexas
Coordinates28.98742, -97.27747
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic271 (2023)
Projected traffic520 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 3157 over Five Mile Coleto Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3157 over Five Mile Coleto 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 3157 over Five Mile Coleto Creek carry?

About 271 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FM 3157 over Five Mile Coleto Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3157 over Five Mile Coleto Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.