FM 246 over Cedar Creek Relief
GoodFreestone County, Texas · 3.8 MI NE of FM 27 · Structure no. 170820099801007
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 377
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 246 over Cedar Creek Relief is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 246 over Cedar Creek Relief in Freestone County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 377 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 528 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 36 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 246 over Cedar Creek Relief built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 246 over Cedar Creek Relief 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does FM 246 over Cedar Creek Relief carry?
About 377 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is FM 246 over Cedar Creek Relief?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns FM 246 over Cedar Creek Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.