FM 126 over Clear Fork Brazos River
FairJones County, Texas · 5.30 MI N of FM 1812 · Structure no. 081280073302022
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 212 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 232
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 126 over Clear Fork Brazos River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 126 over Clear Fork Brazos River in Jones County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 232 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 370 by 2033. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 126 over Clear Fork Brazos River built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 126 over Clear Fork Brazos River 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does FM 126 over Clear Fork Brazos River carry?
About 232 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.
How long is FM 126 over Clear Fork Brazos River?
The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns FM 126 over Clear Fork Brazos River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.