US Bridges

FM 3251 over West Fork Potters Creek

Fair

Harrison County, Texas · 0.45 MI N of IH 20 · Structure no. 191030157503010

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,260
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3251 over West Fork Potters Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 3251 over West Fork Potters Creek in Harrison 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 1,260 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,580 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 3251
CrossesWest Fork Potters Creek
Location0.45 MI N of IH 20
RouteState Highway 3251
CountyHarrison County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.49361, -94.46872
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,260 (2020)
Projected traffic1,580 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 3251 over West Fork Potters Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 3251 over West Fork Potters Creek 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 3251 over West Fork Potters Creek carry?

About 1,260 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 3251 over West Fork Potters Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 3251 over West Fork Potters Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.