US Bridges

FM 3310 over Dutch Branch

Fair

Rusk County, Texas · 1.2 MI S of US 79 · Structure no. 102010013809090

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,905
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3310 over Dutch Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 3310 over Dutch Branch in Rusk County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 95 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 2,905 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,370 by 2039. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 3310
CrossesDutch Branch
Location1.2 MI S of US 79
RouteState Highway 3310
CountyRusk County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.12525, -94.78536
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,905 (2020)
Projected traffic3,370 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 3310 over Dutch Branch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is FM 3310 over Dutch Branch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FM 3310 over Dutch Branch carry?

About 2,905 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 3310 over Dutch Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3310 over Dutch Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.