US Bridges

FM 330 over N Branch Colorow Creek

Good

Sabine County, Texas · 2.10 MI SW of SH 87 · Structure no. 112020089601004

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
114
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 330 over N Branch Colorow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 330 over N Branch Colorow Creek in Sabine County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 114 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 146 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFM 330
CrossesN Branch Colorow Creek
Location2.10 MI SW of SH 87
RouteState Highway 330
StateTexas
Coordinates31.54614, -93.93561
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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114 (2020)
Projected traffic146 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 330 over N Branch Colorow Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 330 over N Branch Colorow Creek 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 330 over N Branch Colorow Creek carry?

About 114 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 330 over N Branch Colorow Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FM 330 over N Branch Colorow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.