US Bridges

FM 2134 over Elm Creek

Good

Coleman County, Texas · 2.0 MI W of FM 503 · Structure no. 230420200601007

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2134 over Elm Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2134 over Elm Creek in Coleman 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2134
CrossesElm Creek
Location2.0 MI W of FM 503
RouteState Highway 2134
CountyColeman County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.5988, -99.60482
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic80 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 2134 over Elm Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 2134 over Elm Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2134 over Elm Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 2134 over Elm Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2134 over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.