US Bridges

FM 1245 over Navasota River Trib

Good

Limestone County, Texas · 1.70 MI NE of SH 14 · Structure no. 091470239402005

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
312
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1245 over Navasota River Trib is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1245 over Navasota River Trib in Limestone County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 312 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 437 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesFM 1245
CrossesNavasota River Trib
Location1.70 MI NE of SH 14
RouteState Highway 1245
StateTexas
Coordinates31.5312, -96.50712
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionDecember 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 length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic312 (2023)
Projected traffic437 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Navasota River Trib built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1245 over Navasota River Trib 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 1245 over Navasota River Trib carry?

About 312 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 1245 over Navasota River Trib?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns FM 1245 over Navasota River Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.