US Bridges

SH 135 over Peavine Creek

Fair

Gregg County, Texas · 0.15 MI SE of IH 20 · Structure no. 100930037701020

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,849
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 135 over Peavine Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 135 over Peavine Creek in Gregg County, Texas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 87 years old, older 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 5,849 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,290 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 135
CrossesPeavine Creek
Location0.15 MI SE of IH 20
RouteState Highway 135
CountyGregg County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.43076, -94.92426
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,849 (2020)
Projected traffic12,290 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SH 135 over Peavine Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is SH 135 over Peavine 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 135 over Peavine Creek carry?

About 5,849 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 135 over Peavine Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SH 135 over Peavine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.