US Bridges

FM 3335 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Wilson County, Texas · 1.05 MI NW of FM 1107 · Structure no. 152470352801003

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

About this bridge

FM 3335 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 3335 over Drainage Ditch 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 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 217 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM 3335
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.05 MI NW of FM 1107
RouteState Highway 3335
StateTexas
Coordinates29.28518, -97.88074
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 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 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 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 Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is FM 3335 over Drainage Ditch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FM 3335 over Drainage Ditch carry?

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

How long is FM 3335 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3335 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.