US Bridges

FM 3183 over IH 27 & BNSF RR

Fair

Hale County, Texas · 3.2 MI N of SH 194 · Structure no. 050960006704116

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
513 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3183 over IH 27 & BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 3183 over IH 27 & BNSF RR in Hale County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2031. The structure is 513 ft (156.4 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFM 3183
CrossesIH 27 & BNSF RR
Location3.2 MI N of SH 194
RouteState Highway 3183
CountyHale County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.24836, -101.70901
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length513 ft (156.4 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2011)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 3183 over IH 27 & BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3183 over IH 27 & BNSF RR 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 2023.

How much traffic does FM 3183 over IH 27 & BNSF RR carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 3183 over IH 27 & BNSF RR?

The structure is 513 ft (156.4 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3183 over IH 27 & BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.