FM 3001 over Little Cypress Bayou
PoorHarrison County, Texas · 1.40 MI NW of FM 1997 · Structure no. 191030304103002
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 280 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 677
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 3001 over Little Cypress Bayou is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 3001 over Little Cypress Bayou in Harrison County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 677 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 930 by 2033. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 3001 over Little Cypress Bayou built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 3001 over Little Cypress Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does FM 3001 over Little Cypress Bayou carry?
About 677 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is FM 3001 over Little Cypress Bayou?
The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FM 3001 over Little Cypress Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.