US Bridges

FM 3 over Brushy Creek

Fair

Leon County, Texas · 2.2 MI SE of US 79 · Structure no. 171450114701016

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
97 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
626
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3 over Brushy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 3 over Brushy Creek 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 626 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,040 by 2033. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 3
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location2.2 MI SE of US 79
RouteState Highway 3
CountyLeon County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.17464, -96.27169
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic626 (2020)
Projected traffic1,040 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 Brushy Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 3 over Brushy Creek 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 Brushy Creek carry?

About 626 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 3 over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 3 over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.