US Bridges

FM 3260 over Drain

Good

Lipscomb County, Texas · 3.3 MI E of FM 1265 · Structure no. 041480346003001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
151
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3260 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying FM 3260 over Drain in Lipscomb County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 151 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long.

CarriesFM 3260
CrossesDrain
Location3.3 MI E of FM 1265
RouteState Highway 3260
StateTexas
Coordinates36.20193, -100.46967
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 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 traffic151 (2020)
Projected traffic390 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 3260 over Drain built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3260 over Drain 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FM 3260 over Drain carry?

About 151 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 3260 over Drain?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 3260 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.