FM 248 over Jims Bayou
GoodCass County, Texas · 2.45 MI S of FM 125 · Structure no. 190340013810277
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 472 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 248 over Jims Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 248 over Jims Bayou in Cass County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2031. The structure is 472 ft (144 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 248 over Jims Bayou built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 248 over Jims Bayou 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does FM 248 over Jims Bayou carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is FM 248 over Jims Bayou?
The structure is 472 ft (144 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns FM 248 over Jims Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.