US Bridges

FM 131 over Iron Ore Creek

Fair

Grayson County, Texas · 0.80 MI N of FM 691 · Structure no. 010920245401002

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
155 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,748
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 131 over Iron Ore Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 131 over Iron Ore Creek in Grayson County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,748 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,170 by 2033. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesFM 131
CrossesIron Ore Creek
Location0.80 MI N of FM 691
RouteState Highway 131
CountyGrayson County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.72019, -96.60423
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,748 (2020)
Projected traffic2,170 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 131 over Iron Ore Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 131 over Iron Ore Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does FM 131 over Iron Ore Creek carry?

About 2,748 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 131 over Iron Ore Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 131 over Iron Ore Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.