US Bridges

FM 3075 over IH 40

Good

Wheeler County, Texas · 5.35 MI W of US 83 · Structure no. 252420027512066

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
290 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3075 over IH 40 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 3075 over IH 40 in Wheeler County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2033. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 3075
CrossesIH 40
Location5.35 MI W of US 83
RouteState Highway 3075
CountyWheeler County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.22688, -100.34314
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2013)
Projected traffic110 by 2033
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$23,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 3075 over IH 40 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3075 over IH 40 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FM 3075 over IH 40 carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is FM 3075 over IH 40?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3075 over IH 40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.