US Bridges

FM 3227 over Dry Lacy Fork

Fair

Van Zandt County, Texas · 2.15 MI E of FM 47 · Structure no. 102340139702015

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
460
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3227 over Dry Lacy Fork is a concrete culvert carrying FM 3227 over Dry Lacy Fork in Van Zandt County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 590 by 2033. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 3227
CrossesDry Lacy Fork
Location2.15 MI E of FM 47
RouteState Highway 3227
CountyVan Zandt County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.51421, -95.9969
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2020)
Projected traffic590 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 3227 over Dry Lacy Fork built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3227 over Dry Lacy Fork 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FM 3227 over Dry Lacy Fork carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 3227 over Dry Lacy Fork?

The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 3227 over Dry Lacy Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.