US Bridges

FM 252 over Walnut Run Relief

Good

Jasper County, Texas · 2.60 MI S of US 190 · Structure no. 201220078501007

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,005
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 252 over Walnut Run Relief is a concrete culvert carrying FM 252 over Walnut Run Relief in Jasper County, Texas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 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 1,005 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,407 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 252
CrossesWalnut Run Relief
Location2.60 MI S of US 190
RouteState Highway 252
StateTexas
Coordinates30.87031, -94.01762
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,005 (2022)
Projected traffic1,407 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 252 over Walnut Run Relief built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is FM 252 over Walnut Run 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 252 over Walnut Run Relief carry?

About 1,005 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 252 over Walnut Run Relief?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns FM 252 over Walnut Run Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.