US Bridges

FM 3371 over Sassafras Br

Good

Limestone County, Texas · 3.30 MI S of SH 164 · Structure no. 091470345901002

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
710
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3371 over Sassafras Br is a concrete culvert carrying FM 3371 over Sassafras Br in Limestone County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 710 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,040 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 3371
CrossesSassafras Br
Location3.30 MI S of SH 164
RouteState Highway 3371
CountyLimestone County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.46851, -96.37256
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic710 (2020)
Projected traffic1,040 by 2038
Trucks6%
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 Sassafras Br built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3371 over Sassafras 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does FM 3371 over Sassafras Br carry?

About 710 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 3371 over Sassafras Br?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3371 over Sassafras Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.