US Bridges

FM 133 over E Br of Las Raices Crk

Good

La Salle County, Texas · 1.7 MI W of IH 35 · Structure no. 221420023701013

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,574
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 133 over E Br of Las Raices Crk is a concrete slab carrying FM 133 over E Br of Las Raices Crk in La Salle County, Texas. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 78 years old, older 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 5,574 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,840 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesFM 133
CrossesE Br of Las Raices Crk
Location1.7 MI W of IH 35
RouteState Highway 133
StateTexas
Coordinates28.28289, -99.31151
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,574 (2013)
Projected traffic8,840 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 133 over E Br of Las Raices Crk built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is FM 133 over E Br of Las Raices Crk 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 2023.

How much traffic does FM 133 over E Br of Las Raices Crk carry?

About 5,574 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 133 over E Br of Las Raices Crk?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 133 over E Br of Las Raices Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.