US Bridges

FM 13 over Bromley Creek

Fair

Rusk County, Texas · 0.05 MI W of Lp 571 · Structure no. 102010059102009

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,296
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 13 over Bromley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 13 over Bromley 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 2,296 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,209 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 13
CrossesBromley Creek
Location0.05 MI W of Lp 571
RouteState Highway 13
CountyRusk County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.15063, -94.84077
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,296 (2021)
Projected traffic3,209 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 13 over Bromley Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 13 over Bromley 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FM 13 over Bromley Creek carry?

About 2,296 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 13 over Bromley Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 13 over Bromley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.