US Bridges

FM 2136 over Bee Creek

Fair

Bosque County, Texas · 2.4 MI W of SH 6 · Structure no. 090180205801001

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
331
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2136 over Bee Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2136 over Bee Creek in Bosque County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 331 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 463 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2136
CrossesBee Creek
Location2.4 MI W of SH 6
RouteState Highway 2136
CountyBosque County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.8165, -97.65472
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic331 (2023)
Projected traffic463 by 2042
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$654,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2136 over Bee Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2136 over Bee 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2136 over Bee Creek carry?

About 331 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is FM 2136 over Bee Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2136 over Bee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.