US Bridges

FM 3053 over Rabbit Creek Rel

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Rusk County, Texas · 3.2 MI S of Gregg Cl · Structure no. 102010160802006

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,117
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3053 over Rabbit Creek Rel is a concrete culvert carrying FM 3053 over Rabbit Creek Rel in Rusk County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 2,117 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,250 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 3053
CrossesRabbit Creek Rel
Location3.2 MI S of Gregg Cl
RouteState Highway 3053
CountyRusk County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.32516, -94.97288
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,117 (2018)
Projected traffic3,250 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 3053 over Rabbit Creek Rel built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3053 over Rabbit Creek Rel 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FM 3053 over Rabbit Creek Rel carry?

About 2,117 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 3053 over Rabbit Creek Rel?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3053 over Rabbit Creek Rel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.