US Bridges

SH 135 over Rabbit Creek

Fair

Gregg County, Texas · 0.20 MI NW of SH 31 · Structure no. 100930037701029

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
193 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
8,498
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 135 over Rabbit Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 135 over Rabbit Creek in Gregg County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 8,498 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,560 by 2033. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 135
CrossesRabbit Creek
Location0.20 MI NW of SH 31
RouteState Highway 135
CountyGregg County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.39528, -94.89328
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.5 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,498 (2023)
Projected traffic14,560 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SH 135 over Rabbit Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 135 over Rabbit 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 Rabbit Creek carry?

About 8,498 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 135 over Rabbit Creek?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns SH 135 over Rabbit Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.