US Bridges

FM 3090 over Sand Creek

Good

Grimes County, Texas · 4.7 MI NW of FM 149 · Structure no. 170940064305046

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
306
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3090 over Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 3090 over Sand Creek in Grimes County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 306 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 466 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 3090
CrossesSand Creek
Location4.7 MI NW of FM 149
RouteState Highway 3090
StateTexas
Coordinates30.52401, -96.09356
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic306 (2020)
Projected traffic466 by 2039
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 3090 over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3090 over Sand 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FM 3090 over Sand Creek carry?

About 306 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 3090 over Sand Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns FM 3090 over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.