FM 157 over E Fork Chambers Creek
GoodEllis County, Texas · 2.2 MI NW of FM 66 · Structure no. 180710074706028
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,210
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 157 over E Fork Chambers Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 157 over E Fork Chambers Creek in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 3,210 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,030 by 2033. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 157 over E Fork Chambers Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 157 over E Fork Chambers 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does FM 157 over E Fork Chambers Creek carry?
About 3,210 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FM 157 over E Fork Chambers Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns FM 157 over E Fork Chambers Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.