US Bridges

FM 3389 over IH 30

Fair

Hopkins County, Texas · 9.0 MI E Hunt CO Line · Structure no. 011130000909195

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
290 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
505
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3389 over IH 30 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 3389 over IH 30 in Hopkins County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 505 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 606 by 2039. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFM 3389
CrossesIH 30
Location9.0 MI E Hunt CO Line
RouteState Highway 3389
CountyHopkins County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.12072, -95.70867
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic505 (2019)
Projected traffic606 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 3389 over IH 30 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3389 over IH 30 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does FM 3389 over IH 30 carry?

About 505 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 3389 over IH 30?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3389 over IH 30?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.