US Bridges

FM 3 over Clear Creek Relief

Fair

Leon County, Texas · 1.45 MI SE of FM 977 · Structure no. 171450055201017

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
487
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3 over Clear Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying FM 3 over Clear Creek Relief in Leon 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 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 487 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 730 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 3
CrossesClear Creek Relief
Location1.45 MI SE of FM 977
RouteState Highway 3
CountyLeon County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.11922, -96.24663
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 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 length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic487 (2020)
Projected traffic730 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 3 over Clear Creek Relief built?

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

What condition is FM 3 over Clear Creek Relief 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 2023.

How much traffic does FM 3 over Clear Creek Relief carry?

About 487 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 3 over Clear Creek Relief?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3 over Clear Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.