US Bridges

FM 3371 over Dooley Crk

Fair

Limestone County, Texas · 6.70 MI S of SH 164 · Structure no. 091470345901001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
830
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3371 over Dooley Crk is a concrete culvert carrying FM 3371 over Dooley Crk in Limestone County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 830 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,160 by 2033. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 3371
CrossesDooley Crk
Location6.70 MI S of SH 164
RouteState Highway 3371
CountyLimestone County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.42684, -96.3902
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic830 (2013)
Projected traffic1,160 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 3371 over Dooley Crk built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3371 over Dooley Crk 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FM 3371 over Dooley Crk carry?

About 830 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 3371 over Dooley Crk?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns FM 3371 over Dooley Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.