FM 38 over Rowdy Creek
FairLamar County, Texas · 2.0 MI SW of FM 137 · Structure no. 011390074902035
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 175 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 262
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 38 over Rowdy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 38 over Rowdy Creek in Lamar County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 262 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 408 by 2039. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Rowdy Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 38 over Rowdy 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does FM 38 over Rowdy Creek carry?
About 262 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is FM 38 over Rowdy Creek?
The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns FM 38 over Rowdy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.