SH 132 over Fort Ewell Creek
FairMedina County, Texas · 4.69 MI SW Atascosa C/L · Structure no. 151630001714012
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1961
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 85 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,449
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 132 over Fort Ewell Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 132 over Fort Ewell Creek in Medina County, Texas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 96 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 4,449 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,118 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 132 over Fort Ewell Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.
What condition is SH 132 over Fort Ewell 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SH 132 over Fort Ewell Creek carry?
About 4,449 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SH 132 over Fort Ewell Creek?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SH 132 over Fort Ewell Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.