RM 2139 over Sterling Creek Branch
GoodSterling County, Texas · 3.30 MI SW of SH 163 · Structure no. 072160346201001
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 139
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RM 2139 over Sterling Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying RM 2139 over Sterling Creek Branch in Sterling County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 139 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RM 2139 over Sterling Creek Branch built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is RM 2139 over Sterling Creek Branch 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does RM 2139 over Sterling Creek Branch carry?
About 139 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is RM 2139 over Sterling Creek Branch?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns RM 2139 over Sterling Creek Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.