US Bridges

FM 3065 over Bean Creek Branch

Good

Tyler County, Texas · 4.00 MI S of FM 256 · Structure no. 202290309201001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
393
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3065 over Bean Creek Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 3065 over Bean Creek Branch in Tyler 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 393 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 3065
CrossesBean Creek Branch
Location4.00 MI S of FM 256
RouteState Highway 3065
StateTexas
Coordinates30.88051, -94.40992
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic393 (2022)
Projected traffic550 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 3065 over Bean Creek Branch built?

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

What condition is FM 3065 over Bean Creek Branch 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 2024.

How much traffic does FM 3065 over Bean Creek Branch carry?

About 393 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 3065 over Bean Creek Branch?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3065 over Bean Creek Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.