US Bridges

FM 3231 over Texas Utilities RR

Fair

Panola County, Texas · 5.50 MI S of SH 149 · Structure no. 191830042409027

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
238 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
273
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3231 over Texas Utilities RR is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 3231 over Texas Utilities RR in Panola County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 273 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2033. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesFM 3231
CrossesTexas Utilities RR
Location5.50 MI S of SH 149
RouteState Highway 3231
CountyPanola County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.24598, -94.55501
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic273 (2019)
Projected traffic440 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 3231 over Texas Utilities RR built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3231 over Texas Utilities RR 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FM 3231 over Texas Utilities RR carry?

About 273 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 3231 over Texas Utilities RR?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3231 over Texas Utilities RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.