US Bridges

FM 3231 over Martin Creek

Fair

Rusk County, Texas · 1.25 MI S of SH 43 · Structure no. 102010042410036

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
268
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3231 over Martin Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 3231 over Martin Creek in Rusk County, Texas. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 41 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 268 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2041. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 3231
CrossesMartin Creek
Location1.25 MI S of SH 43
RouteState Highway 3231
CountyRusk County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.29485, -94.52436
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic268 (2021)
Projected traffic375 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$173,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 3231 over Martin Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is FM 3231 over Martin 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FM 3231 over Martin Creek carry?

About 268 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 3231 over Martin Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3231 over Martin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.