US Bridges

FM 3039 over Drain

Good

Kaufman County, Texas · 2.80 MI SW of FM 148 · Structure no. 181300308901004

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,991
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3039 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying FM 3039 over Drain in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 1,991 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,717 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 3039
CrossesDrain
Location2.80 MI SW of FM 148
RouteState Highway 3039
StateTexas
Coordinates32.5969, -96.48715
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to 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 length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,991 (2014)
Projected traffic7,717 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 3039 over Drain built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3039 over Drain 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 3039 over Drain carry?

About 1,991 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is FM 3039 over Drain?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3039 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.