US Bridges

FM 136 over Egery Flats Relief

Good

Aransas County, Texas · 2.5 MI NE of SH 188 · Structure no. 160040073802063

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,531
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 136 over Egery Flats Relief is a concrete culvert carrying FM 136 over Egery Flats Relief in Aransas County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger 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 4,531 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,709 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 136
CrossesEgery Flats Relief
Location2.5 MI NE of SH 188
RouteState Highway 136
CountyAransas County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.06399, -97.21813
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,531 (2022)
Projected traffic5,709 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 136 over Egery Flats Relief built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 136 over Egery Flats Relief 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FM 136 over Egery Flats Relief carry?

About 4,531 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 136 over Egery Flats Relief?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FM 136 over Egery Flats Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.