US Bridges

FM 1136 over Cole Creek

Fair

Orange County, Texas · 2.80 MI N of IH 10 FR · Structure no. 201810128501011

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,607
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1136 over Cole Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying FM 1136 over Cole Creek in Orange County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 1,607 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,610 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM 1136
CrossesCole Creek
Location2.80 MI N of IH 10 FR
RouteState Highway 1136
StateTexas
Coordinates30.16736, -93.87306
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,607 (2016)
Projected traffic2,610 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 1136 over Cole Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1136 over Cole 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 1136 over Cole Creek carry?

About 1,607 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 1136 over Cole Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1136 over Cole Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.