US Bridges

FM 3083 over Little Caney CR

Fair

Montgomery County, Texas · 1.70 MI E of US 75 · Structure no. 121700315801007

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
19,309
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3083 over Little Caney CR is a concrete culvert carrying FM 3083 over Little Caney CR in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 36 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 19,309 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,760 by 2033. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 3083
CrossesLittle Caney CR
Location1.70 MI E of US 75
RouteState Highway 3083
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.34994, -95.44562
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,309 (2020)
Projected traffic14,760 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 3083 over Little Caney CR built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is FM 3083 over Little Caney CR 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FM 3083 over Little Caney CR carry?

About 19,309 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 3083 over Little Caney CR?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 3083 over Little Caney CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.