US Bridges

FM 3338 over Draw

Fair

Webb County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of Cam Colombia · Structure no. 222400353202003

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
850
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 2004, so it is 21 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 610 by 2033. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesFM 3338
CrossesDraw
Location0.1 MI S of Cam Colombia
RouteState Highway 3338
StateTexas
Coordinates27.75494, -99.62988
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2020)
Projected traffic610 by 2033
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3338 over Draw 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does FM 3338 over Draw carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is FM 3338 over Draw?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3338 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.