US Bridges

FM 3090 over Rocky Creek

Good

Grimes County, Texas · 3.6 MI NW of FM 149 · Structure no. 170940064305048

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
274
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3090 over Rocky Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 3090 over Rocky Creek in Grimes County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 274 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2033. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 3090
CrossesRocky Creek
Location3.6 MI NW of FM 149
RouteState Highway 3090
StateTexas
Coordinates30.50951, -96.0999
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 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 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 Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3090 over Rocky 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FM 3090 over Rocky Creek carry?

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

How long is FM 3090 over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3090 over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.