US Bridges

FM 137 over Noble Creek

Fair

Lamar County, Texas · 0.7 MI S of US 82 · Structure no. 011390043501021

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
368
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 137 over Noble Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 137 over Noble Creek in Lamar County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 6 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 368 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 460 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 137
CrossesNoble Creek
Location0.7 MI S of US 82
RouteState Highway 137
CountyLamar County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.59394, -95.81142
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic368 (2020)
Projected traffic460 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 137 over Noble Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 137 over Noble Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 137 over Noble Creek carry?

About 368 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 137 over Noble Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 137 over Noble Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.