US Bridges

FM 3047 over Trib Middle Bosque River

Good

McLennan County, Texas · 5.3 MI NE of SH 317 · Structure no. 091610312901002

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
906
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3047 over Trib Middle Bosque River is a concrete culvert carrying FM 3047 over Trib Middle Bosque River in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 906 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,150 by 2037. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 3047
CrossesTrib Middle Bosque River
Location5.3 MI NE of SH 317
RouteState Highway 3047
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.51076, -97.36436
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic906 (2020)
Projected traffic1,150 by 2037
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 3047 over Trib Middle Bosque River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3047 over Trib Middle Bosque River 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 3047 over Trib Middle Bosque River carry?

About 906 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is FM 3047 over Trib Middle Bosque River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3047 over Trib Middle Bosque River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.