US Bridges

FM 157 over Trib to Mountain Creek

Good

Johnson County, Texas · 0.8 MI W of US 287 · Structure no. 021270074705058

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
617
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 157 over Trib to Mountain Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying FM 157 over Trib to Mountain Creek in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 617 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,900 by 2030. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFM 157
CrossesTrib to Mountain Creek
Location0.8 MI W of US 287
RouteState Highway 157
StateTexas
Coordinates32.52848, -97.11387
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic617 (2024)
Projected traffic13,900 by 2030
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 157 over Trib to Mountain Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 157 over Trib to Mountain Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FM 157 over Trib to Mountain Creek carry?

About 617 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 157 over Trib to Mountain Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 157 over Trib to Mountain Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.