US Bridges

FM 3278 over Draw

Fair

San Jacinto County, Texas · 1.00 MI W of Polk C/L · Structure no. 112040319802003

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,932
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3278 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 3278 over Draw in San Jacinto County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 2,932 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,390 by 2033. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 3278
CrossesDraw
Location1.00 MI W of Polk C/L
RouteState Highway 3278
CountySan Jacinto County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.62509, -95.02274
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,932 (2020)
Projected traffic3,390 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 3278 over Draw built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3278 over Draw 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 3278 over Draw carry?

About 2,932 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 3278 over Draw?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3278 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.