US Bridges

FM 126 over Nubia Creek

Good

Taylor County, Texas · 6.25 MI S of FM 1085 · Structure no. 082210073303014

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
135
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 126 over Nubia Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 126 over Nubia Creek in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 135 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesFM 126
CrossesNubia Creek
Location6.25 MI S of FM 1085
RouteState Highway 126
StateTexas
Coordinates32.3494, -100.09917
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2020)
Projected traffic250 by 2033
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 126 over Nubia Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 126 over Nubia 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 FM 126 over Nubia Creek carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is FM 126 over Nubia Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FM 126 over Nubia Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.