US Bridges

FM 248 over Bear Creek

Fair

Marion County, Texas · 0.15 MI S of Cass C/L · Structure no. 191550013811105

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
188
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 248 over Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 248 over Bear Creek in Marion County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 188 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2033. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 248
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.15 MI S of Cass C/L
RouteState Highway 248
CountyMarion County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.87818, -94.27852
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic188 (2023)
Projected traffic320 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 248 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 248 over Bear 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FM 248 over Bear Creek carry?

About 188 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 248 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FM 248 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.