US Bridges

CR 132 over North Elm Creek

PoorPosted for load

Milam County, Texas · 2.1 MI N of FM 485 · Structure no. 171660AA0190001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 132 over North Elm Creek is a steel other carrying CR 132 over North Elm Creek in Milam County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2035. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 132
CrossesNorth Elm Creek
Location2.1 MI N of FM 485
RouteCounty Highway 132
CountyMilam County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.97389, -97.06239
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2012)
Projected traffic40 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 132 over North Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 132 over North Elm Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 132 over North Elm Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is CR 132 over North Elm Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 132 over North Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.