US Bridges

FM 3259 over Briar Branch

Fair

Wise County, Texas · 1.0 MI W of FM 51 · Structure no. 022490345401002

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,028
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3259 over Briar Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 3259 over Briar Branch in Wise County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 2,028 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,950 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 3259
CrossesBriar Branch
Location1.0 MI W of FM 51
RouteState Highway 3259
CountyWise County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.15863, -97.6485
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,028 (2020)
Projected traffic3,950 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 3259 over Briar Branch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3259 over Briar Branch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FM 3259 over Briar Branch carry?

About 2,028 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 3259 over Briar Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3259 over Briar Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.