US Bridges

FM 126 over Mulberry Creek Branch

Good

Taylor County, Texas · 7.15 MI S of FM 1085 · Structure no. 082210073303123

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
135
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 126 over Mulberry Creek Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 126 over Mulberry Creek Branch in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 126
CrossesMulberry Creek Branch
Location7.15 MI S of FM 1085
RouteState Highway 126
CountyTaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.34364, -100.11289
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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 closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 126 over Mulberry Creek Branch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 126 over Mulberry 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FM 126 over Mulberry Creek Branch carry?

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

How long is FM 126 over Mulberry Creek Branch?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 126 over Mulberry Creek Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.