FM 197 over Parson Creek
GoodLamar County, Texas · 1.10 MI E of FM 1499 · Structure no. 011390076901025
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 197 over Parson Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 197 over Parson Creek in Lamar County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 430 by 2030. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 34 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 197 over Parson Creek built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 197 over Parson 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does FM 197 over Parson Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FM 197 over Parson Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns FM 197 over Parson Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.