FM 3218 over South Sulphur Riv
FairHunt County, Texas · 1.4MI N JCT FM1568&FM3218 · Structure no. 011170345301001
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,023
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 3218 over South Sulphur Riv is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 3218 over South Sulphur Riv in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 1,023 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,970 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 3218 over South Sulphur Riv built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 3218 over South Sulphur Riv 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does FM 3218 over South Sulphur Riv carry?
About 1,023 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is FM 3218 over South Sulphur Riv?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FM 3218 over South Sulphur Riv?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.