US Bridges

FM 130 over Kelly Creek Relief

Good

Cass County, Texas · 5.65 MI W of FM 995 · Structure no. 190340157301007

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
282
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 130 over Kelly Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying FM 130 over Kelly Creek Relief in Cass County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 282 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesFM 130
CrossesKelly Creek Relief
Location5.65 MI W of FM 995
RouteState Highway 130
StateTexas
Coordinates33.07269, -94.54452
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic282 (2020)
Projected traffic570 by 2040
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 130 over Kelly Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 130 over Kelly Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 130 over Kelly Creek Relief carry?

About 282 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is FM 130 over Kelly Creek Relief?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FM 130 over Kelly Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.