US Bridges

FM 3009 East T/A over IH 35

Fair

Guadalupe County, Texas · 4.0 MI E Fo Lp 1604 · Structure no. 150950001606440

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
206
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3009 East T/A over IH 35 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 3009 East 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 206 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 305 by 2032. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFM 3009 East T/A
CrossesIH 35
Location4.0 MI E Fo Lp 1604
RouteState Highway 3009
CountyGuadalupe County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.60034, -98.27694
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
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 width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic206 (2012)
Projected traffic305 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 East T/A over IH 35 built?

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

What condition is FM 3009 East T/A over IH 35 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2022.

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

About 206 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.