US Bridges

FM 3082 over Jumping Branch

Good

Shelby County, Texas · 0.30 MI E of SH 7 · Structure no. 112100316101001

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
265
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3082 over Jumping Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 3082 over Jumping Branch in Shelby County, Texas. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 57 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 265 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 371 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesFM 3082
CrossesJumping Branch
Location0.30 MI E of SH 7
RouteState Highway 3082
StateTexas
Coordinates31.89656, -94.07825
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic265 (2022)
Projected traffic371 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 3082 over Jumping Branch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is FM 3082 over Jumping Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FM 3082 over Jumping Branch carry?

About 265 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 3082 over Jumping Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns FM 3082 over Jumping Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.