FM 137 over North Branch Creek
GoodLamar County, Texas · 2.1 MI W of FM 38 · Structure no. 011390043501029
- Built
- 2019
- 6 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 180 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 390
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 137 over North Branch Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 137 over North Branch Creek in Lamar County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2037. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 137 over North Branch Creek built?
It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 137 over North Branch 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does FM 137 over North Branch Creek carry?
About 390 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FM 137 over North Branch Creek?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns FM 137 over North Branch Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.