US Bridges

FM 3319 over IH 40

FairPosted for load

Oldham County, Texas · 3.65 MI W of US 385 · Structure no. 041800009003052

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
495 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3319 over IH 40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 3319 over IH 40 in Oldham 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2033. The structure is 495 ft (150.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 3319
CrossesIH 40
Location3.65 MI W of US 385
RouteState Highway 3319
CountyOldham County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.25514, -102.48753
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length495 ft (150.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2013)
Projected traffic50 by 2033
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 3319 over IH 40 built?

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

What condition is FM 3319 over IH 40 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FM 3319 over IH 40 carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is FM 3319 over IH 40?

The structure is 495 ft (150.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3319 over IH 40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.