US Bridges

FM 3148 over Trib Crow Creek

Good

McLennan County, Texas · 0.6 MI SW of US 77 · Structure no. 091610323301004

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,959
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3148 over Trib Crow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 3148 over Trib Crow Creek in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 52 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 3,959 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,780 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 3148
CrossesTrib Crow Creek
Location0.6 MI SW of US 77
RouteState Highway 3148
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.45523, -97.12014
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,959 (2020)
Projected traffic5,780 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 3148 over Trib Crow Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is FM 3148 over Trib Crow 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 3148 over Trib Crow Creek carry?

About 3,959 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 3148 over Trib Crow Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3148 over Trib Crow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.