US Bridges

FM 3208 over Trib of Buck CR

Fair

Erath County, Texas · 0.84 MI S of FM 2803 · Structure no. 020730333701001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
308
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3208 over Trib of Buck CR is a concrete culvert carrying FM 3208 over Trib of Buck CR in Erath County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 308 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 3208
CrossesTrib of Buck CR
Location0.84 MI S of FM 2803
RouteState Highway 3208
CountyErath County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.49031, -98.16967
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic308 (2024)
Projected traffic420 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 3208 over Trib of Buck CR built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3208 over Trib of Buck CR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 3208 over Trib of Buck CR carry?

About 308 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 3208 over Trib of Buck CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3208 over Trib of Buck CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.