US Bridges

FM 3283 over Sandy Br

Good

Lavaca County, Texas · 0.20 MI S of US 90A · Structure no. 131430206304002

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3283 over Sandy Br is a concrete culvert carrying FM 3283 over Sandy Br in Lavaca County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2033. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesFM 3283
CrossesSandy Br
Location0.20 MI S of US 90A
RouteState Highway 3283
StateTexas
Coordinates29.46937, -96.79502
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2013)
Projected traffic220 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 3283 over Sandy Br built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3283 over Sandy Br 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 2023.

How much traffic does FM 3283 over Sandy Br carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FM 3283 over Sandy Br?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3283 over Sandy Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.