US Bridges

FM 3338 over Draw

Good

Webb County, Texas · 2.60 MI S of Cam Colombia · Structure no. 222400353202001

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,745
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3338 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 3338 over Draw in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 1,745 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,840 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFM 3338
CrossesDraw
Location2.60 MI S of Cam Colombia
RouteState Highway 3338
StateTexas
Coordinates27.72224, -99.61507
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,745 (2020)
Projected traffic2,840 by 2033
Trucks35%
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 3338 over Draw built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3338 over Draw 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 2024.

How much traffic does FM 3338 over Draw carry?

About 1,745 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is FM 3338 over Draw?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3338 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.