US Bridges

FM 134 over Paw Paw Bayou

Fair

Harrison County, Texas · 1.25 MI NW of IH 20 · Structure no. 191030063203020

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
787
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 134 over Paw Paw Bayou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 134 over Paw Paw Bayou in Harrison County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 85 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 5 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 787 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2033. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 134
CrossesPaw Paw Bayou
Location1.25 MI NW of IH 20
RouteState Highway 134
CountyHarrison County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.49448, -94.09585
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic787 (2020)
Projected traffic1,250 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 134 over Paw Paw Bayou built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is FM 134 over Paw Paw Bayou 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FM 134 over Paw Paw Bayou carry?

About 787 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 134 over Paw Paw Bayou?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 134 over Paw Paw Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.