US Bridges

FM 1131 over Ten Mile Creek

Fair

Orange County, Texas · 1.40 MI W of FM 105 · Structure no. 201810078404004

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
3,457
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1131 over Ten Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying FM 1131 over Ten Mile Creek in Orange County, Texas. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 74 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 3,457 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,780 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 1131
CrossesTen Mile Creek
Location1.40 MI W of FM 105
RouteState Highway 1131
StateTexas
Coordinates30.19559, -94.04361
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,457 (2022)
Projected traffic5,780 by 2033
Trucks5%
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 1131 over Ten Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is FM 1131 over Ten Mile 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1131 over Ten Mile Creek carry?

About 3,457 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 1131 over Ten Mile Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1131 over Ten Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.