US Bridges

FM 3078 over IH 10

Fair

Reeves County, Texas · FM 3078 @ IH 10 · Structure no. 061950044109069

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
305 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
62
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3078 over IH 10 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 3078 over IH 10 in Reeves County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 62 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 31 by 2042. The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 3078
CrossesIH 10
LocationFM 3078 @ IH 10
RouteState Highway 3078
CountyReeves County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.04919, -103.97327
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length305 ft (93 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2022)
Projected traffic31 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 3078 over IH 10 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3078 over IH 10 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 3078 over IH 10 carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 3078 over IH 10?

The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3078 over IH 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.