US Bridges

FM 3078 over Cherry Draw

Good

Jeff Davis County, Texas · 8.90 MI W of SH 17 · Structure no. 241230044102192

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3078 over Cherry Draw is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 3078 over Cherry Draw in Jeff Davis County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2035. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFM 3078
CrossesCherry Draw
Location8.90 MI W of SH 17
RouteState Highway 3078
StateTexas
Coordinates30.98019, -103.92041
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic80 by 2035
Trucks11%
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 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 3078 over Cherry Draw built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3078 over Cherry Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 3078 over Cherry Draw carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 3078 over Cherry Draw?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3078 over Cherry Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.