US Bridges

FM 3027 over Trib. Baker Hollow

Good

Palo Pinto County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of US 281 · Structure no. 021820312401001

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
447
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3027 over Trib. Baker Hollow is a concrete culvert carrying FM 3027 over Trib. Baker Hollow in Palo Pinto County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 447 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 460 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesFM 3027
CrossesTrib. Baker Hollow
Location0.1 MI W of US 281
RouteState Highway 3027
StateTexas
Coordinates32.83482, -98.11045
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic447 (2024)
Projected traffic460 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 3027 over Trib. Baker Hollow built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3027 over Trib. Baker Hollow 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 3027 over Trib. Baker Hollow carry?

About 447 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FM 3027 over Trib. Baker Hollow?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 3027 over Trib. Baker Hollow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.