US Bridges

FM 3211 over Elm Creek

Fair

Hunt County, Texas · 1.9 MI E JCT FM36 &FM3211 · Structure no. 011170339601001

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
760
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3211 over Elm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 3211 over Elm Creek in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 760 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,020 by 2033. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 3211
CrossesElm Creek
Location1.9 MI E JCT FM36 &FM3211
RouteState Highway 3211
StateTexas
Coordinates33.10533, -96.20451
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 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 traffic760 (2020)
Projected traffic1,020 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 3211 over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3211 over Elm 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FM 3211 over Elm Creek carry?

About 760 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 3211 over Elm Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 3211 over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.