US Bridges

FM 937 over Montgomery Creek

Fair

Limestone County, Texas · 3.45 MI S of SH 164 · Structure no. 091470119104013

Built
2007
18 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,902
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 937 over Montgomery Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 937 over Montgomery Creek in Limestone County, Texas. It was built in 2007 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 18 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 1,902 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,530 by 2038. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 937
CrossesMontgomery Creek
Location3.45 MI S of SH 164
RouteState Highway 937
CountyLimestone County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.48081, -96.49516
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,902 (2023)
Projected traffic2,530 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 937 over Montgomery Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is FM 937 over Montgomery 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 937 over Montgomery Creek carry?

About 1,902 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 937 over Montgomery Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 937 over Montgomery Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.