US Bridges

FM 241 over One Eye Creek

Fair

Cherokee County, Texas · 0.50 MI S of FM 752 · Structure no. 100370112403002

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
526
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 241 over One Eye Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 241 over One Eye Creek in Cherokee County, Texas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 526 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 241
CrossesOne Eye Creek
Location0.50 MI S of FM 752
RouteState Highway 241
CountyCherokee County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.77118, -95.14334
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic526 (2021)
Projected traffic735 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 241 over One Eye Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 241 over One Eye 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does FM 241 over One Eye Creek carry?

About 526 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 241 over One Eye Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FM 241 over One Eye Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.