US Bridges

FM 3133 over Sister Grove Creek

Good

Grayson County, Texas · 2.9 MI E of SH 5 · Structure no. 010920323601001

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
121 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
828
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3133 over Sister Grove Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 3133 over Sister Grove Creek in Grayson County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 828 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 870 by 2033. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 3133
CrossesSister Grove Creek
Location2.9 MI E of SH 5
RouteState Highway 3133
StateTexas
Coordinates33.40544, -96.5285
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic828 (2020)
Projected traffic870 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 3133 over Sister Grove Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3133 over Sister Grove 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 2023.

How much traffic does FM 3133 over Sister Grove Creek carry?

About 828 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FM 3133 over Sister Grove Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3133 over Sister Grove Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.