US Bridges

FM 1249 over Turkey Creek

Fair

Gregg County, Texas · 0.30 MI E of US 259 · Structure no. 100930037708026

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,760
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1249 over Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1249 over Turkey Creek in Gregg County, Texas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 67 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 3,760 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,950 by 2033. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1249
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location0.30 MI E of US 259
RouteState Highway 1249
CountyGregg County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.37514, -94.86422
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width92 ft (28.1 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,760 (2020)
Projected traffic7,950 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1249 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is FM 1249 over Turkey 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1249 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 3,760 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 1249 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1249 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.