US Bridges

FM 3088 over Cayamon Creek

Fair

Nueces County, Texas · 1.45 MI NW of FM 666 · Structure no. 161780317601003

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
163 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,644
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3088 over Cayamon Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 3088 over Cayamon Creek in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 1,644 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,910 by 2033. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 3088
CrossesCayamon Creek
Location1.45 MI NW of FM 666
RouteState Highway 3088
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.91734, -97.80066
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,644 (2022)
Projected traffic1,910 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 3088 over Cayamon Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3088 over Cayamon 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FM 3088 over Cayamon Creek carry?

About 1,644 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 3088 over Cayamon Creek?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3088 over Cayamon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.