US Bridges

FM 937 over Faulkenberry Creek Rel

Good

Limestone County, Texas · 1.75 MI S of SH 164 · Structure no. 091470119104015

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,902
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 937 over Faulkenberry Creek Rel is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM 937 over Faulkenberry Creek Rel in Limestone County, Texas. It was built in 2007, 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 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 1,902 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,530 by 2038. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesFM 937
CrossesFaulkenberry Creek Rel
Location1.75 MI S of SH 164
RouteState Highway 937
StateTexas
Coordinates31.49344, -96.51739
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 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
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 Faulkenberry Creek Rel built?

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

What condition is FM 937 over Faulkenberry Creek Rel 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FM 937 over Faulkenberry Creek Rel carry?

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

How long is FM 937 over Faulkenberry Creek Rel?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 937 over Faulkenberry Creek Rel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.