US Bridges

FM 3398 over Pecos River

Good

Ward County, Texas · 0.00 MI E of Reeves C/L · Structure no. 062380118403001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
848
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3398 over Pecos River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 3398 over Pecos River in Ward County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 848 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,187 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesFM 3398
CrossesPecos River
Location0.00 MI E of Reeves C/L
RouteState Highway 3398
StateTexas
Coordinates31.48395, -103.49015
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic848 (2022)
Projected traffic1,187 by 2042
Trucks29%
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 3398 over Pecos River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3398 over Pecos River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FM 3398 over Pecos River carry?

About 848 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is FM 3398 over Pecos River?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3398 over Pecos River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.