US Bridges

FM 3331 over Tierra Blanca Creek

Fair

Randall County, Texas · 0.7 MI E of US 60 · Structure no. 041910352701003

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
167 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,738
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3331 over Tierra Blanca Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 3331 over Tierra Blanca Creek in Randall County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 2,738 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,880 by 2033. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM 3331
CrossesTierra Blanca Creek
Location0.7 MI E of US 60
RouteState Highway 3331
StateTexas
Coordinates34.99953, -101.90689
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,738 (2023)
Projected traffic3,880 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 3331 over Tierra Blanca Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3331 over Tierra Blanca 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FM 3331 over Tierra Blanca Creek carry?

About 2,738 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 3331 over Tierra Blanca Creek?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3331 over Tierra Blanca Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.