US Bridges

FM 3335 over Ecleto Creek

Fair

Wilson County, Texas · 4.50 MI E of SH 123 · Structure no. 152470352801002

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
67 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
217
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3335 over Ecleto Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 3335 over Ecleto Creek in Wilson 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 217 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 3335
CrossesEcleto Creek
Location4.50 MI E of SH 123
RouteState Highway 3335
CountyWilson County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.29242, -97.89923
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic217 (2022)
Projected traffic304 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 3335 over Ecleto Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 3335 over Ecleto Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FM 3335 over Ecleto Creek carry?

About 217 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FM 3335 over Ecleto Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3335 over Ecleto Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.