FM 38 over Denton Creek
GoodLamar County, Texas · 0.2 MI W of FM 137 · Structure no. 011390074902036
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 262
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 38 over Denton Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 38 over Denton Creek in Lamar County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 262 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 408 by 2039. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 38 over Denton Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 38 over Denton 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 38 over Denton Creek carry?
About 262 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is FM 38 over Denton Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM 38 over Denton Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.