US Bridges

FM 3353 over York Creek

Good

Guadalupe County, Texas · 1.70 MI SE of FM 1339 · Structure no. 150950127203001

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
75 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
945
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3353 over York Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 3353 over York Creek in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 945 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2033. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFM 3353
CrossesYork Creek
Location1.70 MI SE of FM 1339
RouteState Highway 3353
StateTexas
Coordinates29.72623, -97.89009
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic945 (2020)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2033
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 3353 over York Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3353 over York 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 3353 over York Creek carry?

About 945 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is FM 3353 over York Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3353 over York Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.