US Bridges

FM 138 over Shafner Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Texas · 1.30 MI SW of US 96 · Structure no. 112100074302002

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
693
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 138 over Shafner Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 138 over Shafner Creek in Shelby County, Texas. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 5 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 693 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 970 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 138
CrossesShafner Creek
Location1.30 MI SW of US 96
RouteState Highway 138
CountyShelby County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.78811, -94.20809
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic693 (2022)
Projected traffic970 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 138 over Shafner Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 138 over Shafner 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FM 138 over Shafner Creek carry?

About 693 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FM 138 over Shafner Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FM 138 over Shafner Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.