FM 137 over Noble Creek
GoodLamar County, Texas · 0.3 MI E of FM 824 · Structure no. 011390043501027
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 280
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 137 over Noble Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 137 over Noble Creek in Lamar County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 293 by 2039. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 137 over Noble Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 137 over Noble 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 137 over Noble Creek carry?
About 280 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is FM 137 over Noble Creek?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM 137 over Noble Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.