US Bridges

FM 1245 over Baines Creek

Good

Limestone County, Texas · 4.90 MI NW of SH 14 · Structure no. 091470119103005

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,383
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1245 over Baines Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1245 over Baines Creek in Limestone County, Texas. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 74 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 1,383 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFM 1245
CrossesBaines Creek
Location4.90 MI NW of SH 14
RouteState Highway 1245
StateTexas
Coordinates31.56296, -96.59478
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,383 (2023)
Projected traffic510 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1245 over Baines Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is FM 1245 over Baines 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1245 over Baines Creek carry?

About 1,383 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 1245 over Baines Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 1245 over Baines Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.