US Bridges

FM 3352 over Buck Creek

Good

Frio County, Texas · 0.90 MI NW of IH 35 · Structure no. 150830353601001

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3352 over Buck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 3352 over Buck Creek in Frio County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 580 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFM 3352
CrossesBuck Creek
Location0.90 MI NW of IH 35
RouteState Highway 3352
StateTexas
Coordinates28.99978, -99.07696
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic580 by 2033
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 3352 over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3352 over Buck 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FM 3352 over Buck Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is FM 3352 over Buck Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3352 over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.