US Bridges

FM 1247 over Sandy Creek

Fair

Cherokee County, Texas · 1.70 MI SW of FM 1911 · Structure no. 100370138702003

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
198
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1247 over Sandy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1247 over Sandy Creek in Cherokee County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 198 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 277 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1247
CrossesSandy Creek
Location1.70 MI SW of FM 1911
RouteState Highway 1247
CountyCherokee County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.49774, -95.03958
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 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic198 (2021)
Projected traffic277 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 1247 over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1247 over Sandy 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 1247 over Sandy Creek carry?

About 198 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 1247 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1247 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.