US Bridges

FM 3398 over Barstow Irrig. Canal

Fair

Ward County, Texas · 1.85 MI NE of Pecos Ri · Structure no. 062380118403002

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
762
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3398 over Barstow Irrig. Canal is a concrete culvert carrying FM 3398 over Barstow Irrig. Canal 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 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 762 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,780 by 2033. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 3398
CrossesBarstow Irrig. Canal
Location1.85 MI NE of Pecos Ri
RouteState Highway 3398
CountyWard County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.5005, -103.46737
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic762 (2020)
Projected traffic1,780 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Barstow Irrig. Canal built?

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

What condition is FM 3398 over Barstow Irrig. Canal 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FM 3398 over Barstow Irrig. Canal carry?

About 762 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 3398 over Barstow Irrig. Canal?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3398 over Barstow Irrig. Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.