FM 3176 over Chacon Creek
FairMedina County, Texas · 1.80 MI S of IH 35 · Structure no. 151630325701001
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,255
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 3176 over Chacon Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 3176 over Chacon Creek in Medina County, Texas. It was built in 1973, 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 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 1,255 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,334 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 3176 over Chacon Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 3176 over Chacon 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does FM 3176 over Chacon Creek carry?
About 1,255 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.
How long is FM 3176 over Chacon Creek?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns FM 3176 over Chacon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.