FM 3438 over Little Elm Creek
GoodTaylor County, Texas · 1.65 MI S of US 84 · Structure no. 082210227001002
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 152 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,772
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 3438 over Little Elm Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 3438 over Little Elm Creek in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 11,772 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,690 by 2033. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 3438 over Little Elm Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 3438 over Little Elm 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does FM 3438 over Little Elm Creek carry?
About 11,772 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FM 3438 over Little Elm Creek?
The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns FM 3438 over Little Elm Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.