US Bridges

CR 1250 over Post Oak Creek

FairPosted for load

Fannin County, Texas · 0.6 MI N of US 82 · Structure no. 010750AA0399001

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1250 over Post Oak Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1250 over Post Oak Creek in Fannin County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2030. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1250
CrossesPost Oak Creek
Location0.6 MI N of US 82
RouteCounty Highway 1250
CountyFannin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.59593, -96.32425
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2010)
Projected traffic30 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1250 over Post Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1250 over Post Oak 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1250 over Post Oak Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 1250 over Post Oak Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1250 over Post Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.