US Bridges

FM 3438 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Taylor County, Texas · 2.00 MI S of US 84 · Structure no. 082210227001004

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,139
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3438 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 3438 over Drainage Ditch 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 10,139 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,690 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 3438
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location2.00 MI S of US 84
RouteState Highway 3438
CountyTaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.42417, -99.80856
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,139 (2020)
Projected traffic17,690 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 3438 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3438 over Drainage Ditch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FM 3438 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 10,139 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 3438 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3438 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.