FM 38 over Cane Creek
GoodLamar County, Texas · 0.7 MI N of FM 137 · Structure no. 011390043501017
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 46
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 38 over Cane Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 38 over Cane Creek in Lamar County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 46 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,013 by 2039. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 38 over Cane Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 38 over Cane 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does FM 38 over Cane Creek carry?
About 46 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is FM 38 over Cane Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns FM 38 over Cane Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.