US Bridges

FM 3476 E U-Turn over SH 6

Good

McLennan County, Texas · 0.83 MI NW of IH 35 · Structure no. 091610025809458

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
306 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
36,720
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3476 E U-Turn over SH 6 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 3476 E U-Turn over SH 6 in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 36,720 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,442 by 2039. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFM 3476 E U-Turn
CrossesSH 6
Location0.83 MI NW of IH 35
RouteState Highway 3476
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.49816, -97.16375
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length306 ft (93.3 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,720 (2019)
Projected traffic51,442 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 3476 E U-Turn over SH 6 built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3476 E U-Turn over SH 6 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 3476 E U-Turn over SH 6 carry?

About 36,720 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 3476 E U-Turn over SH 6?

The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3476 E U-Turn over SH 6?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.