FM 1135 over Cow Bayou Tributary
FairOrange County, Texas · 2.20 MI S of IH 10 · Structure no. 201810078406009
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 804
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1135 over Cow Bayou Tributary is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1135 over Cow Bayou Tributary in Orange County, Texas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 71 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 804 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 970 by 2033. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 FM 1135 over Cow Bayou Tributary built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is FM 1135 over Cow Bayou Tributary 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 1135 over Cow Bayou Tributary carry?
About 804 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is FM 1135 over Cow Bayou Tributary?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1135 over Cow Bayou Tributary?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.