US Bridges

FM 3400 over Flat Creek

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 2.3 MI S of FM 434 · Structure no. 091610083314040

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
128 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,396
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3400 over Flat Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 3400 over Flat Creek in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 5 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 2,396 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,020 by 2033. The structure is 128 ft (39.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM 3400
CrossesFlat Creek
Location2.3 MI S of FM 434
RouteState Highway 3400
StateTexas
Coordinates31.49225, -97.08118
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,396 (2023)
Projected traffic3,020 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$800,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 3400 over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3400 over Flat Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does FM 3400 over Flat Creek carry?

About 2,396 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 3400 over Flat Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3400 over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.