US Bridges

FM 3522 over Deadman Creek Relief

Good

Jones County, Texas · 0.25 MI E of FM 1082 · Structure no. 081280097408015

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,360
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3522 over Deadman Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying FM 3522 over Deadman Creek Relief in Jones County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,360 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,910 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFM 3522
CrossesDeadman Creek Relief
Location0.25 MI E of FM 1082
RouteState Highway 3522
CountyJones County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.56226, -99.65238
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,360 (2020)
Projected traffic1,910 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed—
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 3522 over Deadman Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3522 over Deadman Creek Relief 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FM 3522 over Deadman Creek Relief carry?

About 1,360 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 3522 over Deadman Creek Relief?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3522 over Deadman Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.