US Bridges

FM 3218 over South Sulphur Riv Relief

Fair

Hunt County, Texas · 1.6MI N JCT FM1568&FM3218 · Structure no. 011170345301002

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,023
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3218 over South Sulphur Riv Relief is a concrete culvert carrying FM 3218 over South Sulphur Riv Relief 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 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM 3218
CrossesSouth Sulphur Riv Relief
Location1.6MI N JCT FM1568&FM3218
RouteState Highway 3218
StateTexas
Coordinates33.21484, -95.88962
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 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 traffic1,023 (2020)
Projected traffic1,970 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 3218 over South Sulphur Riv Relief built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3218 over South Sulphur Riv Relief 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 Relief carry?

About 1,023 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 3218 over South Sulphur Riv Relief?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 3218 over South Sulphur Riv Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.