US Bridges

FM 3089 over Dale Hollow Creek

Good

San Patricio County, Texas · 6.10 MI W of US 181 · Structure no. 162050111805007

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
144
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3089 over Dale Hollow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 3089 over Dale Hollow Creek in San Patricio County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 144 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesFM 3089
CrossesDale Hollow Creek
Location6.10 MI W of US 181
RouteState Highway 3089
StateTexas
Coordinates28.10149, -97.65462
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic144 (2022)
Projected traffic202 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 3089 over Dale Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3089 over Dale Hollow 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 3089 over Dale Hollow Creek carry?

About 144 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is FM 3089 over Dale Hollow Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3089 over Dale Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.