US Bridges

SH 135 over Little Rabbit Creek

Fair

Rusk County, Texas · 1.85 MI NE of FM 850 · Structure no. 102010037801021

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,992
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 135 over Little Rabbit Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 135 over Little Rabbit Creek in Rusk County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 1,992 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,789 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 135
CrossesLittle Rabbit Creek
Location1.85 MI NE of FM 850
RouteState Highway 135
CountyRusk County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.28715, -94.95225
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,992 (2021)
Projected traffic2,789 by 2041
Trucks34%
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 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 SH 135 over Little Rabbit Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 135 over Little Rabbit 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SH 135 over Little Rabbit Creek carry?

About 1,992 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is SH 135 over Little Rabbit Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns SH 135 over Little Rabbit Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.