US Bridges

FM 3346 over Clear Creek Tributary

Fair

Waller County, Texas · 1.10 MI E of FM 1887 · Structure no. 122370344501002

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,023
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3346 over Clear Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying FM 3346 over Clear Creek Tributary in Waller County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 2,023 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,590 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM 3346
CrossesClear Creek Tributary
Location1.10 MI E of FM 1887
RouteState Highway 3346
StateTexas
Coordinates30.05446, -96.06394
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
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 length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,023 (2020)
Projected traffic1,590 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 3346 over Clear Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3346 over Clear Creek Tributary 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 3346 over Clear Creek Tributary carry?

About 2,023 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 3346 over Clear Creek Tributary?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns FM 3346 over Clear Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.