US Bridges

FM 252 over Big Creek

Good

Jasper County, Texas · 1.20 MI N of FM 1005 · Structure no. 201220078501011

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
935
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 252 over Big Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 252 over Big Creek in Jasper County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 935 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,309 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 252
CrossesBig Creek
Location1.20 MI N of FM 1005
RouteState Highway 252
StateTexas
Coordinates30.79725, -94.0067
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic935 (2022)
Projected traffic1,309 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 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 FM 252 over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 252 over Big 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 252 over Big Creek carry?

About 935 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FM 252 over Big Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns FM 252 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.