US Bridges

FM 1126 over Chambers Creek

Good

Navarro County, Texas · 3.30 MI SW of IH 45 · Structure no. 181750128901090

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,000 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1126 over Chambers Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1126 over Chambers Creek in Navarro County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,300 by 2031. The structure is 2,000 ft (609.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesFM 1126
CrossesChambers Creek
Location3.30 MI SW of IH 45
RouteState Highway 1126
StateTexas
Coordinates32.19628, -96.52292
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadHL 93
Structure length2,000 ft (609.6 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2011)
Projected traffic2,300 by 2031
Trucks4%
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 1126 over Chambers Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1126 over Chambers 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1126 over Chambers Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 1126 over Chambers Creek?

The structure is 2,000 ft (609.6 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1126 over Chambers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.