US Bridges

FM 1136 over Sra Irrigation Canal

Fair

Orange County, Texas · 2.30 MI N of IH 10 FR · Structure no. 201810128501008

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,231
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1136 over Sra Irrigation Canal is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1136 over Sra Irrigation Canal in Orange County, Texas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 2,231 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,610 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1136
CrossesSra Irrigation Canal
Location2.30 MI N of IH 10 FR
RouteState Highway 1136
CountyOrange County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.16043, -93.86987
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,231 (2022)
Projected traffic2,610 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 1136 over Sra Irrigation Canal built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1136 over Sra Irrigation Canal 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 1136 over Sra Irrigation Canal carry?

About 2,231 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 1136 over Sra Irrigation Canal?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1136 over Sra Irrigation Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.