US Bridges

FM 3331 over IH 27

Fair

Randall County, Texas · 1.7 MI NW of SH 217 · Structure no. 041910006717141

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
335 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,770
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3331 over IH 27 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 3331 over IH 27 in Randall County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 2,770 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,880 by 2033. The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 3331
CrossesIH 27
Location1.7 MI NW of SH 217
RouteState Highway 3331
CountyRandall County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.99959, -101.89704
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length335 ft (102.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,770 (2013)
Projected traffic3,880 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 3331 over IH 27 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3331 over IH 27 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FM 3331 over IH 27 carry?

About 2,770 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 3331 over IH 27?

The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3331 over IH 27?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.