FM 249 over Line Creek
FairCass County, Texas · 1.30 MI SW of FM 3129 · Structure no. 190340094504001
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 843
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 249 over Line Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 249 over Line Creek in Cass County, Texas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 77 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 843 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,570 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 249 over Line Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is FM 249 over Line 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 249 over Line Creek carry?
About 843 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FM 249 over Line Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM 249 over Line Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.