US Bridges

FM 251 over Beach Creek

Fair

Cass County, Texas · 3.70 MI S of SH 77 · Structure no. 190340081201006

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
594
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 251 over Beach Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 251 over Beach Creek in Cass County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 594 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,105 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 251
CrossesBeach Creek
Location3.70 MI S of SH 77
RouteState Highway 251
CountyCass County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.05378, -94.15368
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic594 (2023)
Projected traffic1,105 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 251 over Beach Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 251 over Beach 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 251 over Beach Creek carry?

About 594 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 251 over Beach Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns FM 251 over Beach Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.