US Bridges

FM 127 over Lake Monticello

Fair

Titus County, Texas · 1.70 MI N of FM 2882 · Structure no. 192250073401008

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,828
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 127 over Lake Monticello is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 127 over Lake Monticello in Titus County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 1,828 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,150 by 2033. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 127
CrossesLake Monticello
Location1.70 MI N of FM 2882
RouteState Highway 127
CountyTitus County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.10125, -95.07158
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior 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 spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,828 (2020)
Projected traffic2,150 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 127 over Lake Monticello built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 127 over Lake Monticello 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 2024.

How much traffic does FM 127 over Lake Monticello carry?

About 1,828 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 127 over Lake Monticello?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 127 over Lake Monticello?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.