US Bridges

FM 247 over Bedias Creek

Fair

Madison County, Texas · 3.85 MI S of FM 1428 · Structure no. 171540057801022

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
393 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,131
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 247 over Bedias Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 247 over Bedias Creek in Madison County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 1,131 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,448 by 2039. The structure is 393 ft (119.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 247
CrossesBedias Creek
Location3.85 MI S of FM 1428
RouteState Highway 247
CountyMadison County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.90562, -95.68339
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+9 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length393 ft (119.8 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,131 (2019)
Projected traffic1,448 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 247 over Bedias Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 247 over Bedias 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FM 247 over Bedias Creek carry?

About 1,131 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 247 over Bedias Creek?

The structure is 393 ft (119.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 247 over Bedias Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.