US Bridges

FM 252 over Walnut Run

Good

Jasper County, Texas · 2.30 MI S of US 190 · Structure no. 201220078501012

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,005
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 252 over Walnut Run is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 252 over Walnut Run in Jasper County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,005 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,407 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 252
CrossesWalnut Run
Location2.30 MI S of US 190
RouteState Highway 252
StateTexas
Coordinates30.87398, -94.01661
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 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
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 Walnut Run built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 252 over Walnut Run 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 carry?

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

How long is FM 252 over Walnut Run?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 252 over Walnut Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.