US Bridges

FM 3383 over Briar Creek Relief 2

Good

Navarro County, Texas · 5.75 MI NW of SH 31 · Structure no. 181750340101003

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,074
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3383 over Briar Creek Relief 2 is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 3383 over Briar Creek Relief 2 in Navarro County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 1,074 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 910 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM 3383
CrossesBriar Creek Relief 2
Location5.75 MI NW of SH 31
RouteState Highway 3383
StateTexas
Coordinates32.14464, -96.52782
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,074 (2022)
Projected traffic910 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 3383 over Briar Creek Relief 2 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3383 over Briar Creek Relief 2 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FM 3383 over Briar Creek Relief 2 carry?

About 1,074 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 3383 over Briar Creek Relief 2?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3383 over Briar Creek Relief 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.