US Bridges

FM 251 over Haw Creek

Fair

Cass County, Texas · 1.10 MI N of SH 77 · Structure no. 190340081201007

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,485
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 251 over Haw Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 251 over Haw Creek in Cass County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 3,485 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,650 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 251
CrossesHaw Creek
Location1.10 MI N of SH 77
RouteState Highway 251
CountyCass County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.12024, -94.16197
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,485 (2022)
Projected traffic5,650 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Haw Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 251 over Haw 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 Haw Creek carry?

About 3,485 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 251 over Haw Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns FM 251 over Haw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.