US Bridges

FM 3371 over Lake Limestone

Fair

Limestone County, Texas · 5.65 MI S of SH 164 · Structure no. 091470345901003

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
600 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
710
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3371 over Lake Limestone is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 3371 over Lake Limestone in Limestone County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 710 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,160 by 2038. The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 3371
CrossesLake Limestone
Location5.65 MI S of SH 164
RouteState Highway 3371
CountyLimestone County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.44016, -96.37981
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadUnknown
Structure length600 ft (182.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic710 (2020)
Projected traffic1,160 by 2038
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$3.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 3371 over Lake Limestone built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3371 over Lake Limestone 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does FM 3371 over Lake Limestone carry?

About 710 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 3371 over Lake Limestone?

The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3371 over Lake Limestone?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.