US Bridges

FM 3184 over Bayou Blue

Good

Shelby County, Texas · 2.40 MI E of FM 139 · Structure no. 112100353501001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
252
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3184 over Bayou Blue is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 3184 over Bayou Blue in Shelby County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 252 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 353 by 2042. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesFM 3184
CrossesBayou Blue
Location2.40 MI E of FM 139
RouteState Highway 3184
StateTexas
Coordinates31.70504, -93.87185
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic252 (2022)
Projected traffic353 by 2042
Trucks12%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 3184 over Bayou Blue built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3184 over Bayou Blue 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 3184 over Bayou Blue carry?

About 252 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 3184 over Bayou Blue?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3184 over Bayou Blue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.