US Bridges

FM 3476 over Chambers Creek

Good

McLennan County, Texas · 0.2 MI N of FM 2063 · Structure no. 091610001521436

Built
1992
33 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,618
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3476 over Chambers Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 3476 over Chambers Creek in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1992 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 33 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 11,618 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,600 by 2037. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 3476
CrossesChambers Creek
Location0.2 MI N of FM 2063
RouteState Highway 3476
StateTexas
Coordinates31.46451, -97.18232
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,618 (2020)
Projected traffic13,600 by 2037
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 3476 over Chambers Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is FM 3476 over Chambers Creek 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does FM 3476 over Chambers Creek carry?

About 11,618 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 3476 over Chambers Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3476 over Chambers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.