US Bridges

FM 3196 over Piedras Pintas Creek

Good

Duval County, Texas · 11.8 MI S of SH 44 · Structure no. 220670330501006

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
82 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
540
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3196 over Piedras Pintas Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 3196 over Piedras Pintas Creek in Duval 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2033. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesFM 3196
CrossesPiedras Pintas Creek
Location11.8 MI S of SH 44
RouteState Highway 3196
StateTexas
Coordinates27.64351, -98.40668
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2013)
Projected traffic750 by 2033
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 3196 over Piedras Pintas Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 3196 over Piedras Pintas 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FM 3196 over Piedras Pintas Creek carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is FM 3196 over Piedras Pintas Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3196 over Piedras Pintas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.