US Bridges

FM 3083 over West Fork Crystal Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 3.20 MI SE of Lp 336 · Structure no. 121700315801004

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,405
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3083 over West Fork Crystal Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 3083 over West Fork Crystal Creek in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 11,405 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,640 by 2033. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 3083
CrossesWest Fork Crystal Creek
Location3.20 MI SE of Lp 336
RouteState Highway 3083
StateTexas
Coordinates30.27669, -95.35853
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,405 (2023)
Projected traffic12,640 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 3083 over West Fork Crystal Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3083 over West Fork Crystal 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FM 3083 over West Fork Crystal Creek carry?

About 11,405 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 3083 over West Fork Crystal Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3083 over West Fork Crystal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.