FM 2247 over Sweetwater Creek
GoodComanche County, Texas · 4.5 MI S of FM 588 · Structure no. 230470210701002
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1958
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 210 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 389
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 2247 over Sweetwater Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2247 over Sweetwater Creek in Comanche County, Texas. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 69 years old, older 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 389 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2033. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 2247 over Sweetwater Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.
What condition is FM 2247 over Sweetwater 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 2023.
How much traffic does FM 2247 over Sweetwater Creek carry?
About 389 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FM 2247 over Sweetwater Creek?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns FM 2247 over Sweetwater Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.