US Bridges

FM 3396 over Drain

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · 3.2 MI W of SH 274 · Structure no. 181300342601003

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
881
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3396 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying FM 3396 over Drain in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 881 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,461 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM 3396
CrossesDrain
Location3.2 MI W of SH 274
RouteState Highway 3396
StateTexas
Coordinates32.366, -96.29293
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic881 (2023)
Projected traffic1,461 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 3396 over Drain built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3396 over Drain 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FM 3396 over Drain carry?

About 881 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 3396 over Drain?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3396 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.