US Bridges

FM 3376 over Chiltipin Creek

Fair

Jim Wells County, Texas · 1.8 MI E of Bus 281 · Structure no. 161260333901003

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
394 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
3,482
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3376 over Chiltipin Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 3376 over Chiltipin Creek in Jim Wells County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 3,482 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,794 by 2042. The structure is 394 ft (120.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 3376
CrossesChiltipin Creek
Location1.8 MI E of Bus 281
RouteState Highway 3376
CountyJim Wells County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.78744, -98.05627
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length394 ft (120.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,482 (2024)
Projected traffic4,794 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 3376 over Chiltipin Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3376 over Chiltipin 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FM 3376 over Chiltipin Creek carry?

About 3,482 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 3376 over Chiltipin Creek?

The structure is 394 ft (120.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3376 over Chiltipin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.