US Bridges

FM 133 over San Roque Creek Rel

Good

Dimmit County, Texas · 2.00 MI E of US 83 · Structure no. 220640023707047

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,110
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 133 over San Roque Creek Rel is a concrete culvert carrying FM 133 over San Roque Creek Rel in Dimmit County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 1,110 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,020 by 2033. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesFM 133
CrossesSan Roque Creek Rel
Location2.00 MI E of US 83
RouteState Highway 133
StateTexas
Coordinates28.33337, -99.58155
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 inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,110 (2020)
Projected traffic6,020 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 133 over San Roque Creek Rel built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 133 over San Roque Creek Rel 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does FM 133 over San Roque Creek Rel carry?

About 1,110 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 133 over San Roque Creek Rel?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns FM 133 over San Roque Creek Rel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.