US Bridges

FM 3116 over Clear Fork Brazos River

Good

Jones County, Texas · 4.58 MI S of FM 2746 · Structure no. 081280272102003

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3116 over Clear Fork Brazos River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 3116 over Clear Fork Brazos River in Jones County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 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 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2033. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesFM 3116
CrossesClear Fork Brazos River
Location4.58 MI S of FM 2746
RouteState Highway 3116
StateTexas
Coordinates32.66188, -99.97626
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic120 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 3116 over Clear Fork Brazos River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3116 over Clear Fork Brazos River 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 3116 over Clear Fork Brazos River carry?

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

How long is FM 3116 over Clear Fork Brazos River?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3116 over Clear Fork Brazos River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.