US Bridges

FM 248 over Camp Creek

Fair

Cass County, Texas · 3.50 MI SW of SH 43 · Structure no. 190340013810284

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,120 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
186
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 248 over Camp Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 248 over Camp Creek 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 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 186 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2033. The structure is 1,120 ft (341.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 248
CrossesCamp Creek
Location3.50 MI SW of SH 43
RouteState Highway 248
CountyCass County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.98037, -94.22795
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 spans14
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,120 ft (341.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 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
CrossesWaterway
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 Camp Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 248 over Camp Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FM 248 over Camp Creek carry?

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

How long is FM 248 over Camp Creek?

The structure is 1,120 ft (341.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 248 over Camp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.