US Bridges

FM 248 over Frazier Creek Relief

Good

Cass County, Texas · 3.10 MI SW of SH 43 · Structure no. 190340013810283

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
720 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
186
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 248 over Frazier Creek Relief is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 248 over Frazier Creek Relief in Cass County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 186 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2033. The structure is 720 ft (219.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM 248
CrossesFrazier Creek Relief
Location3.10 MI SW of SH 43
RouteState Highway 248
StateTexas
Coordinates32.98345, -94.22604
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length720 ft (219.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic186 (2020)
Projected traffic310 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 248 over Frazier Creek Relief built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 248 over Frazier Creek Relief 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 Frazier Creek Relief carry?

About 186 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FM 248 over Frazier Creek Relief?

The structure is 720 ft (219.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 248 over Frazier Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.