US Bridges

FM 3090 over Turkey Creek Tributary

Good

Grimes County, Texas · 0.3 MI NW of FM 149 · Structure no. 170940064305065

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
274
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3090 over Turkey Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying FM 3090 over Turkey Creek Tributary in Grimes County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,022 by 2039. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM 3090
CrossesTurkey Creek Tributary
Location0.3 MI NW of FM 149
RouteState Highway 3090
StateTexas
Coordinates30.48681, -96.06362
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic274 (2020)
Projected traffic1,022 by 2039
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 3090 over Turkey Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3090 over Turkey Creek Tributary 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 Turkey Creek Tributary carry?

About 274 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 3090 over Turkey Creek Tributary?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns FM 3090 over Turkey Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.