FM 251 over Little Cypress Creek
GoodCass County, Texas · 1.05 MI W of Ark ST Line · Structure no. 190340081204009
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 105 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 498
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 251 over Little Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 251 over Little Cypress Creek in Cass County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 498 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2031. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 251 over Little Cypress Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 251 over Little Cypress Creek 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 2024.
How much traffic does FM 251 over Little Cypress Creek carry?
About 498 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is FM 251 over Little Cypress Creek?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns FM 251 over Little Cypress Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.