US Bridges

FM 937 over Dooley Creek

Good

Limestone County, Texas · 8.80 MI S of SH 164 · Structure no. 091470119104018

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,358
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 937 over Dooley Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM 937 over Dooley Creek in Limestone County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1,358 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,570 by 2038. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesFM 937
CrossesDooley Creek
Location8.80 MI S of SH 164
RouteState Highway 937
StateTexas
Coordinates31.42134, -96.4351
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 inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,358 (2020)
Projected traffic1,570 by 2038
Trucks17%
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 Dooley Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 937 over Dooley 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does FM 937 over Dooley Creek carry?

About 1,358 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FM 937 over Dooley Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 937 over Dooley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.