FM 3443 over Drain
FairMaverick County, Texas · 1.2 MI S of SH 57 · Structure no. 221590027609096
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,045
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 3443 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying FM 3443 over Drain in Maverick County, Texas. It was built in 1992 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 33 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 6 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 17,045 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,850 by 2033. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 3443 over Drain built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is FM 3443 over Drain 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does FM 3443 over Drain carry?
About 17,045 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FM 3443 over Drain?
The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.
Who owns FM 3443 over Drain?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.