US Bridges

FM 3063 over Drain

Fair

Hardin County, Texas · 1.50 MI W of US 69 · Structure no. 201010275701001

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,739
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3063 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying FM 3063 over Drain in Hardin County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 1,739 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,540 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesFM 3063
CrossesDrain
Location1.50 MI W of US 69
RouteState Highway 3063
StateTexas
Coordinates30.51348, -94.42224
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,739 (2022)
Projected traffic2,540 by 2033
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 3063 over Drain built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3063 over Drain 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FM 3063 over Drain carry?

About 1,739 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is FM 3063 over Drain?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3063 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.