FM 137 over Maxwell Creek
GoodLamar County, Texas · 2.2 MI E of FM 38 · Structure no. 011390074901039
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 130 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 286
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 137 over Maxwell Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 137 over Maxwell Creek in Lamar County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 286 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 359 by 2039. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Maxwell Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 137 over Maxwell 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 Maxwell Creek carry?
About 286 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is FM 137 over Maxwell Creek?
The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM 137 over Maxwell Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.