US Bridges

FM 134 over Union Pacific Railroad

Good

Harrison County, Texas · 0.40 MI N of IH 20 · Structure no. 191030063203036

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
182 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
787
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 134 over Union Pacific Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 134 over Union Pacific Railroad in Harrison County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 787 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2031. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesFM 134
CrossesUnion Pacific Railroad
Location0.40 MI N of IH 20
RouteState Highway 134
StateTexas
Coordinates32.4847, -94.0876
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic787 (2020)
Projected traffic2,700 by 2031
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 134 over Union Pacific Railroad built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 134 over Union Pacific Railroad 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 Union Pacific Railroad carry?

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

How long is FM 134 over Union Pacific Railroad?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 134 over Union Pacific Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.