US Bridges

FM 3078 over Moore Tank

Fair

Jeff Davis County, Texas · 4.90 MI W of SH 17 · Structure no. 241230044102010

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3078 over Moore Tank is a concrete culvert carrying FM 3078 over Moore Tank in Jeff Davis County, Texas. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2033. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 3078
CrossesMoore Tank
Location4.90 MI W of SH 17
RouteState Highway 3078
CountyJeff Davis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.95293, -103.86824
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic20 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 3078 over Moore Tank built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3078 over Moore Tank 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 3078 over Moore Tank carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 3078 over Moore Tank?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns FM 3078 over Moore Tank?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.