US Bridges

FM 3311 over Wiggins Creek

Fair

Smith County, Texas · 0.6 MI N of IH 20 · Structure no. 102120350501001

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
90 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
196
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3311 over Wiggins Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 3311 over Wiggins Creek in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 103 years old, older 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 196 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2039. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 3311
CrossesWiggins Creek
Location0.6 MI N of IH 20
RouteState Highway 3311
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.45749, -95.18105
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic196 (2020)
Projected traffic260 by 2039
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 3311 over Wiggins Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is FM 3311 over Wiggins Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FM 3311 over Wiggins Creek carry?

About 196 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is FM 3311 over Wiggins Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3311 over Wiggins Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.