US Bridges

FM 3078 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Reeves County, Texas · 1.40 MI SE of IH 10 · Structure no. 061950044101194

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
22
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3078 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 3078 over Drainage Ditch in Reeves County, Texas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger 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 22 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

CarriesFM 3078
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.40 MI SE of IH 10
RouteState Highway 3078
StateTexas
Coordinates31.0326, -103.96266
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2023)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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 3078 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3078 over Drainage Ditch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FM 3078 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 3078 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3078 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.