US Bridges

FM 134 over Big Cypress Bayou

Fair

Marion County, Texas · 0.80 MI N of FM 2208 · Structure no. 191550063201022

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
497 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,255
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 134 over Big Cypress Bayou is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 134 over Big Cypress Bayou in Marion County, Texas. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 104 years old, older 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 1,255 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,770 by 2033. The structure is 497 ft (151.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 134
CrossesBig Cypress Bayou
Location0.80 MI N of FM 2208
RouteState Highway 134
CountyMarion County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.75494, -94.34234
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+17 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length497 ft (151.5 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,255 (2023)
Projected traffic1,770 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 134 over Big Cypress Bayou built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is FM 134 over Big Cypress Bayou 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FM 134 over Big Cypress Bayou carry?

About 1,255 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 134 over Big Cypress Bayou?

The structure is 497 ft (151.5 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 134 over Big Cypress Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.