US Bridges

FM 308 over IH 35E

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 4.6 MI S of SH 34 · Structure no. 180710004808185

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
324
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 308 over IH 35E is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 308 over IH 35E in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2031. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM 308
CrossesIH 35E
Location4.6 MI S of SH 34
RouteState Highway 308
StateTexas
Coordinates32.14092, -96.94459
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2019)
Projected traffic440 by 2031
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 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 308 over IH 35E built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 308 over IH 35E 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does FM 308 over IH 35E carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 308 over IH 35E?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 308 over IH 35E?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.