US Bridges

RM 3137 over Lake Creek

Good

Palo Pinto County, Texas · 2.5 MI W of FM 4 · Structure no. 021820320801001

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
83 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
163
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 3137 over Lake Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RM 3137 over Lake Creek in Palo Pinto County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 163 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2033. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesRM 3137
CrossesLake Creek
Location2.5 MI W of FM 4
RouteState Highway 3137
StateTexas
Coordinates32.66209, -98.30937
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans15
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic163 (2020)
Projected traffic270 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 RM 3137 over Lake Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is RM 3137 over Lake 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RM 3137 over Lake Creek carry?

About 163 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is RM 3137 over Lake Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns RM 3137 over Lake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.