US Bridges

FM 3136 over Turkey Creek

Good

Johnson County, Texas · 7.4 MI NE of FM 4 · Structure no. 021270334801003

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,336
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3136 over Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 3136 over Turkey Creek in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 1,336 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,485 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFM 3136
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location7.4 MI NE of FM 4
RouteState Highway 3136
StateTexas
Coordinates32.39125, -97.26701
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,336 (2024)
Projected traffic2,485 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 3136 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3136 over Turkey 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 3136 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 1,336 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 3136 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3136 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.