US Bridges

FM 125 over Frazier Creek Relief

Fair

Cass County, Texas · 4.30 MI E of SH 43 · Structure no. 190340054609017

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
397
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 125 over Frazier Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying FM 125 over Frazier Creek Relief in Cass County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 397 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 556 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 125
CrossesFrazier Creek Relief
Location4.30 MI E of SH 43
RouteState Highway 125
CountyCass County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.90931, -94.12275
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 inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic397 (2023)
Projected traffic556 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 125 over Frazier Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 125 over Frazier Creek Relief 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 125 over Frazier Creek Relief carry?

About 397 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 125 over Frazier Creek Relief?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 125 over Frazier Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.