US Bridges

FM 3406 over Onion Branch

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 0.5 MI W of IH 35 · Structure no. 142460137806030

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,649
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3406 over Onion Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 3406 over Onion Branch in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 8,649 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,890 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 3406
CrossesOnion Branch
Location0.5 MI W of IH 35
RouteState Highway 3406
StateTexas
Coordinates30.53484, -97.69924
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: 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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,649 (2020)
Projected traffic13,890 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 3406 over Onion Branch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is FM 3406 over Onion Branch 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does FM 3406 over Onion Branch carry?

About 8,649 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 3406 over Onion Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 3406 over Onion Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.