US Bridges

FM 3090 over North Fork Turkey Crk

Good

Grimes County, Texas · 2.05 MI W of FM 149 · Structure no. 170940064305032

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
274
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3090 over North Fork Turkey Crk is a concrete culvert carrying FM 3090 over North Fork Turkey Crk in Grimes County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 274 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 3090
CrossesNorth Fork Turkey Crk
Location2.05 MI W of FM 149
RouteState Highway 3090
CountyGrimes County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.48966, -96.0888
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic274 (2020)
Projected traffic330 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 3090 over North Fork Turkey Crk built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3090 over North Fork Turkey Crk 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FM 3090 over North Fork Turkey Crk carry?

About 274 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 3090 over North Fork Turkey Crk?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3090 over North Fork Turkey Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.