US Bridges

FM 1245 over Navasota River Relief

Fair

Limestone County, Texas · 3.6 MI NE of SH 14 · Structure no. 091470239402006

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
162 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
312
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1245 over Navasota River Relief is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1245 over Navasota River Relief in Limestone County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 312 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 437 by 2042. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesFM 1245
CrossesNavasota River Relief
Location3.6 MI NE of SH 14
RouteState Highway 1245
StateTexas
Coordinates31.53511, -96.47654
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 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
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1245 over Navasota River Relief built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1245 over Navasota River Relief 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1245 over Navasota River Relief carry?

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

How long is FM 1245 over Navasota River Relief?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1245 over Navasota River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.