US Bridges

FM 3085 over Lone Tree Crk

Good

Victoria County, Texas · 0.65 MI SE of FM 1686 · Structure no. 132350317202001

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
167
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3085 over Lone Tree Crk is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 3085 over Lone Tree Crk in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 167 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2033. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 3085
CrossesLone Tree Crk
Location0.65 MI SE of FM 1686
RouteState Highway 3085
CountyVictoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.72685, -96.84342
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
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 rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic167 (2020)
Projected traffic270 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 3085 over Lone Tree Crk built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3085 over Lone Tree Crk 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does FM 3085 over Lone Tree Crk carry?

About 167 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FM 3085 over Lone Tree Crk?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3085 over Lone Tree Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.