US Bridges

FM 131 over US 82

Good

Grayson County, Texas · 0.45 MI W of US 75 · Structure no. 010920004519037

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
250 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 131 over US 82 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 131 over US 82 in Grayson County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 7,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,640 by 2041. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM 131
CrossesUS 82
Location0.45 MI W of US 75
RouteState Highway 131
StateTexas
Coordinates33.67073, -96.61754
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,600 (2021)
Projected traffic10,640 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 131 over US 82 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 131 over US 82 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FM 131 over US 82 carry?

About 7,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 131 over US 82?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FM 131 over US 82?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.