FM 253 over Cypress Creek
FairJasper County, Texas · 3.10 MI E of SH 62 · Structure no. 201220094701002
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Other
- Concrete
- Length
- 175 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,706
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 253 over Cypress Creek is a concrete other carrying FM 253 over Cypress Creek in Jasper County, Texas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 77 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 1,706 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,388 by 2042. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 253 over Cypress Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is FM 253 over Cypress 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does FM 253 over Cypress Creek carry?
About 1,706 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FM 253 over Cypress Creek?
The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns FM 253 over Cypress Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.