US Bridges

FM 3396 over Draw

Good

Kaufman County, Texas · 0.02 MI E of FM 2613 · Structure no. 181300342601005

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
687
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3396 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 3396 over Draw 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 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 687 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,336 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 3396
CrossesDraw
Location0.02 MI E of FM 2613
RouteState Highway 3396
StateTexas
Coordinates32.36348, -96.32749
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic687 (2023)
Projected traffic1,336 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 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 Draw built?

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

What condition is FM 3396 over Draw 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FM 3396 over Draw carry?

About 687 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 3396 over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3396 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.