US Bridges

FM 125 over Union Pacific Railroad

Good

Cass County, Texas · 0.01 MI E of FM 248 · Structure no. 190340054609020

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
451
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 125 over Union Pacific Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 125 over Union Pacific Railroad in Cass County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 451 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 760 by 2033. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 125
CrossesUnion Pacific Railroad
Location0.01 MI E of FM 248
RouteState Highway 125
CountyCass County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.94324, -94.24795
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic451 (2020)
Projected traffic760 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 125 over Union Pacific Railroad built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 125 over Union Pacific Railroad 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 2022.

How much traffic does FM 125 over Union Pacific Railroad carry?

About 451 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 125 over Union Pacific Railroad?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 125 over Union Pacific Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.