US Bridges

FM 3088 over Sandy Hollow Creek

Fair

Nueces County, Texas · 0.35 MI SE of FM 70 · Structure no. 161780317601004

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
88 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
843
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3088 over Sandy Hollow Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 3088 over Sandy Hollow 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 843 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2033. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 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
CrossesSandy Hollow Creek
Location0.35 MI SE of FM 70
RouteState Highway 3088
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.95582, -97.83827
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic843 (2022)
Projected traffic900 by 2033
Trucks11%
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 Sandy Hollow Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 3088 over Sandy Hollow 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 Sandy Hollow Creek carry?

About 843 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 3088 over Sandy Hollow Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3088 over Sandy Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.