US Bridges

FM 3417 over Tankersley Creek

Fair

Titus County, Texas · 1.00 MI W of US 271 · Structure no. 192250340401001

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,272
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3417 over Tankersley Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 3417 over Tankersley Creek in Titus County, Texas. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 1,272 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,370 by 2033. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesFM 3417
CrossesTankersley Creek
Location1.00 MI W of US 271
RouteState Highway 3417
StateTexas
Coordinates33.09596, -94.98631
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,272 (2023)
Projected traffic2,370 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 3417 over Tankersley Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is FM 3417 over Tankersley 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FM 3417 over Tankersley Creek carry?

About 1,272 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 3417 over Tankersley Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3417 over Tankersley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.