US Bridges

FM 1237 over Cedar Crk

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 0.63 MI E of SH 317 · Structure no. 090140075202022

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,054
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1237 over Cedar Crk is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1237 over Cedar Crk in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 1,054 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,110 by 2033. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1237
CrossesCedar Crk
Location0.63 MI E of SH 317
RouteState Highway 1237
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.18942, -97.39715
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,054 (2020)
Projected traffic1,110 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$261,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1237 over Cedar Crk built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1237 over Cedar Crk 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1237 over Cedar Crk carry?

About 1,054 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 1237 over Cedar Crk?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1237 over Cedar Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.