US Bridges

FM 3476 W U-Turn over SH 6

Good

McLennan County, Texas · 0.88 MI NW of IH 35 · Structure no. 091610025809459

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
306 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,480
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3476 W U-Turn over SH 6 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 3476 W 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 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 2,480 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesFM 3476 W U-Turn
CrossesSH 6
Location0.88 MI NW of IH 35
RouteState Highway 3476
StateTexas
Coordinates31.4982, -97.16423
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length306 ft (93.3 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,480 (2020)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
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 W U-Turn over SH 6 built?

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

What condition is FM 3476 W 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 August 2023.

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

About 2,480 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.