US Bridges

FM 134 over Harrison Bayou

Good

Harrison County, Texas · 0.50 MI S of FM 2682 · Structure no. 191030063203005

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,025
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 134 over Harrison Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 134 over Harrison Bayou in Harrison County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 1,025 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2031. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 134
CrossesHarrison Bayou
Location0.50 MI S of FM 2682
RouteState Highway 134
CountyHarrison County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.61696, -94.14707
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,025 (2020)
Projected traffic2,700 by 2031
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 134 over Harrison Bayou built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 134 over Harrison Bayou 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FM 134 over Harrison Bayou carry?

About 1,025 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 134 over Harrison Bayou?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 134 over Harrison Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.