US Bridges

FM 148 over Murphy Lake

Good

Kaufman County, Texas · 3.10 MI SE of US 175 · Structure no. 181300075102028

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,002
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 148 over Murphy Lake is a concrete culvert carrying FM 148 over Murphy Lake in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 5,002 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,402 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 148
CrossesMurphy Lake
Location3.10 MI SE of US 175
RouteState Highway 148
CountyKaufman County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.5935, -96.42906
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,002 (2023)
Projected traffic6,402 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 148 over Murphy Lake built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 148 over Murphy Lake 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 148 over Murphy Lake carry?

About 5,002 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 148 over Murphy Lake?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FM 148 over Murphy Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.