US Bridges

FM 3009 West T/A over IH 35

Good

Guadalupe County, Texas · 4.0 MI E of Lp 1604 · Structure no. 150950001606439

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
298
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3009 West T/A over IH 35 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 3009 West T/A over IH 35 in Guadalupe 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 298 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 443 by 2032. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesFM 3009 West T/A
CrossesIH 35
Location4.0 MI E of Lp 1604
RouteState Highway 3009
StateTexas
Coordinates29.60005, -98.2773
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic298 (2012)
Projected traffic443 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 3009 West T/A over IH 35 built?

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

What condition is FM 3009 West T/A over IH 35 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does FM 3009 West T/A over IH 35 carry?

About 298 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 3009 West T/A over IH 35?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3009 West T/A over IH 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.